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

There was more a talking to people and seeing where Randy and Viktor’s schedules were.

From Washington Blade

Hard at work on the follow-up to his 2019 debut album “Hey Gurl, It’s Christmas,” as well as working on the plans for his multi-city concert tour, Randy was gracious enough to answer a few questions.

From Washington Blade

Sullivan and his wife, Julie, owned Mountain Air Service, a single-plane family business that had allowed Randy to realize his dream of becoming his own boss.

From ProPublica

He cried so hard neither she nor Randy could understand what he was saying.

From Washington Post

As Randy notes, “Maybe there is a value in shining a light on this and asking the questions.”

From The Daily Beast

For Randy, a 50-year-old ex-Mormon gay man, this cure was a particularly bitter pill to swallow.

From The Daily Beast

As Randy wrote, “I guess this speaks to the church not really having a place for gay people so getting married is still implicit.”

From The Daily Beast

Before Cuba was shunned and sanctioned, it was a handy place for the randy.

From The Daily Beast

Randy Reed Buick, Nissan, and Chevrolet Missouri-based car dealerships.

From The Daily Beast

“That was good ev you, Randy,” said Steve dropping tenderly into the old form of speech.

From Project Gutenberg

"Only the pictur' o' some randy quean," his father answered, chucking away at the inanimate chin.

From Project Gutenberg

"Very well, Randy," she answered, setting down her flatiron and giving him a smile.

From Project Gutenberg

"I think we might as well take the boat," returned Jack Bartlett, a boy who was but a few months older than Randy.

From Project Gutenberg

"I'll be on hand—unless mother wants me to do something for her before I go away," returned Randy.

From Project Gutenberg