A French word meaning slightly indecent, risqué, or of a naughty or mischievous tone; often used to describe humor or literature with suggestive undertones.
From French 'grivois,' of uncertain origin, possibly related to 'gravois' (rubble) or derived from informal speech; entered English from French literary and artistic contexts.
French has this whole category of words for playful naughtiness that English borrows—'grivois' is that flirty, cheeky humor that winks at the audience rather than being openly scandalous.
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