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    [Noun]  | "risk" | \ ˈrisk \


    1: possibility of loss or injury : peril

    2: someone or something that creates or suggests a hazard

    3: the chance of loss or the perils to the subject matter of an insurance contract; also : the degree of probability of such loss


    Origin: 1621 ;

     French risque, from Italian risco;

    [Noun]  | "risk capital" 


    1: venture capital


    Origin: 1927 ;

    [Noun]  | "risk factor" 


    1: something that increases risk or susceptibility


    Origin: 1949 ;

    [Noun]  | "risk-taker" 


    1: a person who is willing to do things that involve danger or risk in order to achieve a goal

    [Noun]  | "risk-taking" 


    1: the act or fact of doing something that involves danger or risk in order to achieve a goal

    [Verb]  | "risk" 


    1: to expose to hazard or danger

    2: to incur the risk or danger of


    Origin: 1660 ;

    [Idiom]  | "risk it" 


    1: to do something that may result in something bad or unpleasant happening

    [Idiom]  | "risk life and limb" 


    1: to do something that is very dangerous

    [Idiom]  | "risk one's life" 


    1: to do something very dangerous that could result in one's death

    [Idiom]  | "risk one's neck" 


    1: to do something that puts one in danger of serious injury or death

    [Noun]  | "risk" 


    1: something that may cause injury or harm;


      * e.g., " ... mountain climbing is a risk, but the thrill and challenge are worth it "





    2: the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil;


      * e.g., " ... children living in poverty are considered at risk for a number of medical and developmental problems "



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    [Verb]  | "risk" 


    1: to take a chance on;


      * e.g., " ... Colette didn't want to risk running out of food for her party, so she bought twice what she thought she would actually need "



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    2: to place in danger;


      * e.g., " ... we refuse to risk our life savings on this investment scheme "



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    [Phrase]  | "at risk" 


    1: being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm;


      * e.g., " ... She put her life at risk to rescue residents from the house fire. "





    [Phrase]  | "run the risk of" 


    1: to take a chance on;


      * e.g., " ... If you don't use your turn signal when driving, you run the risk of causing an accident. "



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    [Phrase]  | "ran the risk of" 


    1: to take a chance on;


      * e.g., " ... If you don't use your turn signal when driving, you run the risk of causing an accident. "



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    [Phrase]  | "runs the risk of" 


    1: to take a chance on;


      * e.g., " ... If you don't use your turn signal when driving, you run the risk of causing an accident. "



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    [Phrase]  | "running the risk of" 


    1: to take a chance on;


      * e.g., " ... If you don't use your turn signal when driving, you run the risk of causing an accident. "



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     [ "risk" ]

    1: used to describe a bad or potentially disastorous situation or condition.

      * e.g.,  ... "Can't believe they're knocking the Brig down to make flats.."  

     [ "risk" ]

    1: Used to describe someone who is good-looking, but under the age for consentual sex.

      * e.g.,  ... "Damn, she's hot!" "No way man, she's risk." 

     [ "risk" ]

    1: originating in easton, connecticut.

      * e.g.,  ... ex.1 


     [ "risk" ]

    2: a risk is a person who is:

      * e.g.,  ... friend 1, "dude, that kid is like emo and rich and he goes to partiees and gets high all the time, im jealous." 


     [ "risk" ]

    3: rich, scene, and emo.

      * e.g.,  ... friend 2 "yeah man, that dude is a total risk." 


     [ "risk" ]

    4: they go to partiees, band shows, and just chill a lot.

      * e.g.,  ... ex.2 


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    5: its a new group, like you know how schools have the popular kids, geeks, loners, etc well know they have the risks.

      * e.g.,  ... friend 1 "she is so sceene rich and a little emo even, but i wonder what group she would be a part of at school" 


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    6: come on you know you know someone who is;

      * e.g.,  ... friend 2 "she definatly would be part of the risks" 


     [ "risk" ]

    7: they just dont know it yet so tell theemmm

     [ "Risk" ]

    1: A game that kills friendships faster than monopoly

      * e.g.,  ... Andy: You guys wanna play risk 

     [ "RISK" ]

    1: Best board game ever

      * e.g.,  ... RISK rules all games 

     [ "Risk" ]

    1: Adj. disgusting, undesirable, dodgy or a no-go.

      * e.g.,  ... Don’t go on a date with George- he’s so risk! 

     [ "Risk" ]

    1: Can be used instead of 'go', 'do' etc.

      * e.g.,  ... "You wanna risk the shop?" - Would you care to attend the shop with me? 

     [ "RISK" ]

    1: Acronym for Reduced Income Several Kids.

      * e.g.,  ... In the 80's and nineties, sociologists identified a subpopulation of the Baby Boom generation consisting of childless couples both engaged in primarily professional occupations. Designated by the acronym DINK ( Double Income No Kids), this group had substantial disposable income and heped drive the luxury markets of the time. Approximately 20 years later, the DINK has evolved into the RISK ( Reduced Income Several Kids) and from the luxury standpoint is merely indisposed. 

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    1: A risk is a person who exhibits homo-erotic or excessively cheesy behaviour. This could be a reference to the following: Effeminate qualities

      * e.g.,  ... 'That guy's the biggest fucking risk ever' 'Is that bloke wearing the riskiest shirt ever or is it just me?!' 'How risky was that chick's head?' *tosser says something completely unfunny* 


     [ "Risk" ]

    2: Excessively gaudy or inappropriate clothing

      * e.g.,  ... 'Yeah thanks risk...' 


     [ "Risk" ]

    3: Cheesy or general tacky behaviour and looks. This can lead to different uses of the word such as 'risky' when pertaining to someone's aesthetic as opposed to simply embodying a 'risk' in it's true form. 'Check that guy out! Risky bloke!' 'That chick sounds like the biggest risk'

     [ "Risk" ]

    1: Authors: Andrew Sprowl and Courtney Wileman

      * e.g.,  ... When we die, if willing, you will go to Risk. 


     [ "Risk" ]

    2: Views on Religion


     [ "Risk" ]

    3: Clubatory: Risk


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    4:  There are so many religions and beliefs in this world you can’t even keep track. In this, high pace, hellish lifestyle society lives and breathers each day can be quit hectic. Who has time to do things like, going to church, or open and read the Bible? The truth is, no one really. People who have lives can’t. Even if they wanted to, the closest thing they get to is searching religions on Wikipedia. That’s why I am here to say that you can go out and look. Look for a new, more exciting religion. It IS ok.


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    5:  One night two teenage kids devised a plan to outwit Heaven and Hell. They talked and devised a place where you go when you die. A world that is never ending. This place is between the two “known destinations”. A Clubatory if you will. If you believe in it then it believes in you.


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    6:  This night club is closer to Hell then heaven only in the way that sin and lust are present here. Just as an Earthy club might be. At the front of this erotic, flashing club is a notice that says “Dance at Your Own Risk”. Rightfully, the club is named risk.


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    7: Risk is jammed pack full of the hottest and sexiest people. Even if you’re not people there consider you either way. All people can dance just like they were born too. Risk also has a full bar, rave light, the deepest subwoofers and complimentary Bubble Rap floors. It’s a crazy black and red Club. With the newest and sleekest designs and architecture to help you party, trip and just rave.


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    8: Dance for eternality. Dance at your own Risk. And live the life you wished, but you never had.

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