Racy: meaning, definitions and examples
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racy
[ หreษชsi ]
describing content
Suggestive of or characterized by sexual content or language; risquรฉ.
Synonyms
provocative, risque, sexy, suggestive
Examples of usage
- That movie was too racy for a family audience.
- Her racy jokes always make everyone laugh.
- The magazine featured a racy photo shoot.
- The comedian's racy humor offended some audience members.
- The book was criticized for its racy scenes.
describing behavior
Lively, entertaining, and slightly daring in a fun and exciting way.
Synonyms
daring, entertaining, exciting, lively
Examples of usage
- She has a racy sense of humor that keeps everyone entertained.
- His racy driving style always adds excitement to the race.
- The party had a racy atmosphere with music and dancing.
- The fashion show featured racy designs that caught everyone's attention.
- The comedian's racy performance had the audience in stitches.
Translations
Translations of the word "racy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น picante
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคถเฅเคฒเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช pikant
๐ฎ๐ฉ pedas
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะบะฐะฝัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pikantny
๐ฏ๐ต ่พ่พฃใช
๐ซ๐ท รฉpicรฉ
๐ช๐ธ picante
๐น๐ท baharatlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋งค์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pikantnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pikantnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่พ่พฃ็
๐ธ๐ฎ pikanten
๐ฎ๐ธ sterkt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแฎแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ acฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ picante
Word origin
The word 'racy' originated in the early 17th century from the Middle French word 'racy', meaning 'having a strong or distinctive flavor'. Over time, the meaning shifted to include the sense of being suggestive or daring, particularly in relation to sexual content. The modern usage of 'racy' reflects its evolution as a term used to describe content or behavior that is lively, entertaining, and slightly daring.
See also: biracial, outrace, race, racehorse, racer, racers, racial, racialism, racialist, racing, racism, racist.