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 racy racy /ˈreɪsi/

adjective

  1. () Full of zest or vigor  ( lively , zingy [Informal] , racy )
    full of zest or vigor
     A racy literary style
    a racy literary style
  2. Designed or suitable for competing in a race  ( racy )
    designed or suitable for competing in a race
  3. Suggestive of sexual impropriety  ( blue [Informal] , gamey [ N. American] , gamy [ N. American] , juicy [Informal] , naughty , racy , risque , spicy , risqué )
    suggestive of sexual impropriety
     A blue movie
    a blue movie
     Blue jokes
    blue jokes
     He skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details
    he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details
     A juicy scandal
    a juicy scandal
     A naughty wink
    a naughty wink
     Naughty words
    naughty words
     Racy anecdotes
    racy anecdotes
     A risque story
    a risque story
     Spicy gossip
    spicy gossip
  4. Marked by richness and fullness of flavor  ( full-bodied , racy , rich , robust )
    marked by richness and fullness of flavor
     A rich ruby port
    a rich ruby port
     Full-bodied wines
    full-bodied wines
     A robust claret
    a robust claret
     The robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee
    the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee