Racy Definition
racy
adjective
- full of zest or vigor; "a racy literary style"
- marked by richness and fullness of flavor; "a rich ruby port"; "full-bodied wines"; "a robust claret"; "the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee"
- suggestive of sexual impropriety; "a blue movie"; "blue jokes"; "he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details"; "a juicy scandal"; "a naughty wink"; "naughty words"; "racy anecdotes"; "a risque story"; "spicy gossip"
- designed or suitable for competing in a race
"Racy" in song lyrics
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"Kannada Review: 'Only Vishnuvardhana' is racy"
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Words that rhyme with racy
Usage tips for "racy"
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