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Randy (adj) means feeling strong sexual desire; sexually aroused. Example: “The film's opening scene was surprisingly randy for a Sunday matinee.”

adj

Feeling strong sexual desire; sexually aroused.

"The film's opening scene was surprisingly randy for a Sunday matinee."

"He got a bit randy after a couple of glasses of wine."

name

A male given name, often a short form of Randall or Randolph.

"Everyone at school just called him Randy."

"Randy introduced himself before the meeting started."

How to use randy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMainly British slang for feeling sexually excited; also a common first name.

When to use it

The adjective sense is informal and mostly used in British English; in the US, Randy is almost always just heard as the given name, so context matters a lot.

Common pairings

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: randies
Comparative: randier
Superlative: randiest

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Etymology

First use appears c. 1665 in a letter by the Earl of Argyll. From Scottish randy (“boisterous, aggressive”), of uncertain origin. Probably from rand (“to storm, rave”, verb), a variant of rant, see rant; or from rand (“edge”, noun), in the sense of "edgy, on edge", from Middle English rand (“edge, brink, margin, border”), from Old English rand (“edge, border, margin, rim”). Related to randan.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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amorous lustful frisky passionate ardent hot-blooded ruttish aroused horny toey coarse rude

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Rhymes for randy

Andy handy dandy sandy bandy candy Mandy Tandy brandy

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Frequently asked questions

Is the adjective randy formal or informal?

The adjective randy is informal and colloquial, so it is best avoided in formal or professional writing. It is chiefly used in British and Australian English.

What is the difference between randy the adjective and Randy the name?

Written in lowercase, randy is an informal adjective describing strong physical desire. Capitalised as Randy, it is a male given name, often a short form of Randall or Randolph.

What name is Randy a short form of?

Randy is commonly used as a short form of the male given names Randall and Randolph. It can also stand as a given name in its own right.

Is randy used the same way in British and American English?

As an informal adjective, randy is far more common in British and Australian English. In American English the word is mainly recognised as the personal name Randy, so speakers should be aware the adjective sense can cause confusion across dialects.

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