racy meaning and definition

RACY adjective

Definition of racy (adjective)

1. full of zest or vigor
   • "a racy literary style"
   • synonyms: lively
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"
   • synonyms: full-bodied, rich, robust
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"
   • synonyms: blue, gamey, gamy, juicy, naughty, risque, spicy
4. designed or suitable for competing in a race