Meaning & Definition of Racy in English

1. Full of zest or vigor

• "A racy literary style"

2. Marked by richness and fullness of flavor

• "A rich ruby port"

• "Full-bodied wines"

• "A robust claret"

• "The robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee"

3. 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"

4. Designed or suitable for competing in a race