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Definition of "racy" []
- Having a distinctive and characteristic quality or taste. (adjective)
- Strong and sharp in flavor or odor; piquant or pungent. (adjective)
- Risqué; ribald. (adjective)
- Vigorous; lively. (adjective)
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Use "racy" in a sentence
- "Alright, i have read and understood both sides of this controversy .. and all i have to say is; Miley is 15 years old, though it may not be the best way for her to potray herself, its what they do. im 17, and when i was her age, i took what you call racy pictures as well, shes just having fun and doing what any teenage girl does."
- "But there's nothing terribly racy from the 19th century."
- "The Sex and Shanghai website, which was not immediately accessible today, chronicled in racy language the exploits of the author who claimed to be an English teacher at a local university."