racyEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishracy /ˈreɪsi / ▸ adjective ( racier, raciest) 1 lively, entertaining, and typically sexually titillating: the novel was considered rather racy at the time. ▪ showing vigour or spirit. ▪ (of a wine, flavour, etc.) having a characteristic quality in a high degree. 2 (of a vehicle or animal) designed or bred to be suitable for racing: the yacht is fast and racy. – DERIVATIVES racily /ˈreɪsɪli / adverb raciness /ˈreɪsinɪs / noun