as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire
a booze-fueled off-campus party that was rife with randy frat boys hoping to score
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Recent Examples of randy
Stories of randy Munchkinland behavior, like the anecdotes Garland told frequently in her later years, were more publicity than reality.
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Jeff Labrecque, EW.com, 17 June 2024
The title also has a double meaning, referencing the very complicated, emotionally difficult, and extremely randy tennis prodigies-turned-pros Tashi Duncan (Zendaya), Art Donaldson (Mike Faist), and Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor).
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 2 May 2024
Then, as Warhol did with cute images of a pink cow, his effete alter ego mocking Picasso’s identification with a randy bull, Ruscha used the sweet sheets to wallpaper a gallery’s interior, floor to ceiling.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2023
The novel, too, contains some real characters, including two older couples with some randy inclinations.
—Stephanie Merry, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2023
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Jeff Labrecque, EW.com, 17 June 2024
The title also has a double meaning, referencing the very complicated, emotionally difficult, and extremely randy tennis prodigies-turned-pros Tashi Duncan (Zendaya), Art Donaldson (Mike Faist), and Patrick Zweig (Josh O’Connor).
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 2 May 2024
Then, as Warhol did with cute images of a pink cow, his effete alter ego mocking Picasso’s identification with a randy bull, Ruscha used the sweet sheets to wallpaper a gallery’s interior, floor to ceiling.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2023
The novel, too, contains some real characters, including two older couples with some randy inclinations.
—Stephanie Merry, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for randy
Adjective
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LeBron James is one of the latest to join the long list of stars from other sports who are passionate about golf.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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His parents and siblings served in the military, but Bradley, who wouldn't qualify to serve because of severe vision impairment in his right eye, was passionate about helping his community in a different way.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the two hottest days on record for Tennessee occurred less than two weeks apart in 1930.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Menu highlights include the hot honey chicken sandwich, loaded hot Nashville fries and classic hot tenders. Details: 8386 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite 103, Peoria.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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But Bella is a quick study, whisked away by a horny lawyer (Mark Ruffalo) in this jet-black comedy, which may be the purest expression of her irreverent, inspired goofball side.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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Advertisement Margo is the horny, imperious sun that Maple Brook, TX revolves around, and Akerman both smolders in the role and seems to be having a ton of fun with it.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
21 July 2025
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“Randy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/randy. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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