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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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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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Perfect for a late night or a secret daytime escape, mischief has no bounds when you’re enveloped in this racy aroma.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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TAG Heuer just gave the Monaco Chronograph a racy update.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
Below, Lila Grace’s momma, Kate Moss, upholds the racy see-through move in a tulle dress, but tops it with a fine, formal non-see-through black blazer.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Christina Aguilera also paid homage to the Goddess of Pop for Halloween 2023, posting a racy reel to her Instagram.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Perfect for a late night or a secret daytime escape, mischief has no bounds when you’re enveloped in this racy aroma.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Turbine Skull steel case/blue version, $5,000; Turbine Skull black PVD steel case/black version, $5,250.
Learn More
Photo : TAG Heuer
TAG Heuer: Monaco Chronograph Racing Green
TAG Heuer just gave the Monaco Chronograph a racy update.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
Below, Lila Grace’s momma, Kate Moss, upholds the racy see-through move in a tulle dress, but tops it with a fine, formal non-see-through black blazer.
—Guy Martin, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Racy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racy. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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