racy
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adjective \ˈrā-sē\rac·i·errac·i·est
Definition of RACY
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
— rac·i·ly \ˈrā-sə-lē\ adverb
— rac·i·ness \-sē-nəs\ noun
Origin of RACY
3race
First Known Use: circa 1650
2racy
adjectiverac·i·errac·i·est
Definition of RACY
: having a body or shape that is suited for racing <a racy dog> <a car with racy lines>
Origin of RACY
1race
First Known Use: 1841
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