Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Randy

Quick summary: A common informal British word meaning sexually excited or lustful.

What does it mean?

If someone is randy, they feel sexually excited, lustful, or very in the mood.

Is it positive or negative?

It is neutral in literal meaning, though often sounds comic or cheeky.

When do you use it?

Use it in adult conversation, comedy, or description when you want a British-sounding slang word for sexual excitement.

Examples

Example 1: The joke only works because the character sounds ridiculously randy.

Example 2: Randy often sounds funnier and more old-school British than horny.

Question for you

Which sounds more British to you: randy or horny?

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