raciness

noun

rac·​i·​ness ˈrā-sē-nəs 

plural -es

: the quality of being racy : earthiness

with a more polite, standardized speech a lot of the raciness has departed from the London streets

—H. V. Morton

an idiomatic raciness of speech, expressing a strong vitality

—F. R. Leavis

Word History

Etymology

racy entry 1 + -ness

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