racier; raciest
1
a
: full of zest or vigor
b
: having a strongly marked quality : piquant
a racy flavor
c
: risqué, suggestive
racy jokes
2
: having the distinctive quality of something in its original or most characteristic form
racier; raciest
: having a body or shape that is suited for racing
a racy dog
a car with racy lines
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Adjective (1)
vivid writing and a racy plot that keeps readers turning the pages
a raunchy comedy with language that was a little too racy for an eight-year-old child
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Adjective
The team of the party was ‘racy’, a pun on Matthews’ love for motorsports.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2025
The show offers an in-depth look at how racy footage ignited public obsession, sparked outrage and impacted the lives of those involved.
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Bugatti Tourbillon Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans wore the racy Jacob & Co.
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The emergence of this new Blair led to a racy romp in the backseat of Chuck's limo — a night the two would always remember.
—Emily Exton, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Racy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racy. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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