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1randy

adjective \ˈran-dē\

: sexually excited

Full Definition of RANDY

1
chiefly Scottish :  having a coarse manner
2
:  lustful, lecherous
— randi·ness noun
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Origin of RANDY

probably from obsolete rand to rant
First Known Use: 1698

Related to RANDY

Synonyms
concupiscent, goatish, horny, hot, hypersexual, itchy, lascivious, lecherous, lewd, libidinous, licentious, lubricious (or lubricous), oversexed, passionate, lustful, salacious, satyric, wanton
Antonyms
frigid, undersexed

Rhymes with RANDY

bandy, brandy, candy, dandy, handy, Handy, Kandy, pandy, sandhi, sandy, Sandy, shandy

2randy

noun
plural rand·ies

Definition of RANDY

chiefly Scottish
:  a scolding or dissolute woman

First Known Use of RANDY

1762

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