racy

adjective
UK: /ˈreɪ.si/
US: /ˈreɪ.si/

  1. Slightly sexual or indecent in a funny way.

    1. They told a racy joke at the party, and everyone laughed.
    2. The film was a bit too racy for my taste, but I can see why others enjoyed it.

  2. Exciting and slightly dangerous, often suggesting sexual adventure.

    1. She led a racy life, traveling the world and dating interesting people.
    2. The biography painted a picture of the author's racy past, filled with scandalous affairs and daring exploits.

Synonyms

bawdy scandalous smutty daring suggestive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "racy" in English means: Slightly sexual or indecent in a funny way., Exciting and slightly dangerous, often suggesting sexual adventure..

The phonetic transcription of "racy" is /ˈreɪ.si/ in British English and /ˈreɪ.si/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "racy": bawdy, scandalous, smutty, daring, suggestive.

Example usage of "racy": "They told a racy joke at the party, and everyone laughed.". More examples on the page.