racy

ra-cy · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Slightly indecent or inappropriate, especially in a sexual way; risque.

  2. 2.

    Having a distinctive quality; lively and entertaining.

Related words

Antonyms: bland, dull, tame
See also: provocative, risque, suggestive
Synonyms: lively, risque, spicy, suggestive

Etymology

From English race (in the sense of distinctive character) + suffix -y, attested from the 17th century.