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racy

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racy /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