randy

¹

[ ran-dee ]

adjective

, rand·i·er, rand·i·est.

1. sexually aroused; lustful; lecherous.
2. Chiefly Scot. rude and aggressive.

noun

, plural rand·ies.

1. Chiefly Scot. a rude or coarse beggar.

Randy

²

[ ran-dee ]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Randall or Randolph.
2. a female given name.

randy

/ ˈrændɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   1. sexually excited or aroused
   2. sexually eager or lustful
2. lacking any sense of propriety or restraint; reckless

noun

1. 1. a rude or reckless person
   2. a coarse rowdy woman

Derived Forms

• ˈrandiness, noun
• ˈrandily, adverb

Other Words From

• randi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of randy¹

1690–1700; rand (obsolete variant of rant ) + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of randy¹

C17: probably from obsolete rand to rant

Example Sentences

“Mary & George” strikes a desirable balance, delivering a little of the unexpected and uncouth in welcome spots, especially where the randy bits are concerned.

From Salon

While its story fails to justify its own existence, it does what it says on the tin: It’s dumb, randy fun, even if it feels retrograde in more ways than one.

From Seattle Times

While its story fails to justify its own existence, it delivers what it says on the tin: dumb, randy fun, even if that feels retrograde in more ways than one.

From Los Angeles Times

The characters of “POTUS” are all connected to the unseen occupant of the Oval Office — another randy male president routinely distracted by the consequences of his misbehavior.

From Los Angeles Times

Then, as Warhol did with cute images of a pink cow, his effete alter ego mocking Picasso’s identification with a randy bull, Ruscha used the sweet sheets to wallpaper a gallery’s interior, floor to ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times