risky

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English risk Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English risky From risk + -y.

1. Dangerous; involving risks.

   “Near-synonyms: hazardous, dangerous, perilous, unsafe, daredevil”

   “Investing in this start-up company could be risky.”

2. Risqué.

   “Have you no risky songs, no indecent ballads?”

3. Misspelling of risqué.

   “That awkward moment when someone doesn't reply to your risky text message.”

   “Ronald Frankau (pronounced Franco) wrote a few risky songs, such as FANNY'S BEEN EVACUATED NOW with the line “and for half a pound of butter, well a lady's got to eat” ~ he got banned for it.”