I. ˈrā-sē adjective
( rac·i·er ; -est )
Etymology: race (III)
Date: circa 1650
1.
a. : full of zest or vigor
b. : having a strongly marked quality : piquant
a racy flavor
c. : risque, suggestive
racy jokes
2. : having the distinctive quality of something in its original or most characteristic form
Synonyms: see pungent
• rac·i·ly ˈrā-sə-lē adverb
• rac·i·ness -sē-nəs noun
II. adjective
( rac·i·er ; -est )
Etymology: race (I)
Date: 1841
: having a body fitted for racing : long-bodied and lean
a racy dog