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racy

UK/ˈɹeɪsi/ US/ˈreɪsi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

full of zest or vigor

  • “a racy literary style”
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2.

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”
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Origin

From race (“having a characteristic taste (of wines, fruits, etc.)”) + -y.

Phrases

  • racy of one's soil
  • racy of the soil

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