Racy

/ˈreɪ.si/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a lively, stimulating, or slightly risqué quality.

The novel is filled with racy humor that keeps the readers entertained.

Characterized by a strong or vivid style.

The critic praised the filmmaker for his racy storytelling techniques.

Racy can also refer to something that is sexually suggestive or explicit.

She was shocked by the racy content of the music video.

From the late 19th century, originally in reference to racing culture.

racy comment

A comment that is lively but may also be crude or inappropriate.

racy humor

Humor that is amusingly shocking or risqué.

racy novel

A novel containing sexual themes or indecent content.

risqué

Slightly indecent or liable to shock, especially in a sexual way.

raunchy

Vulgar, sexually explicit, or suggestive.

zesty

Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor.

Slightly naughty or cheeky.

That joke was a bit racy for the dinner table.

Exciting and fast-paced.

The new video game is really racy, you won't get bored.