racy

Meaning

1. Mildly risqué.
2. Having a strong flavor indicating origin; of distinct characteristic taste; tasting of the soil.
3. (broadly, figuratively) Exciting to the mind by a strong or distinctive character of thought or language; peculiar and piquant; fresh and lively.
4. Involving a data race or a race condition.

Synonyms

lively

spicy

acute

poignant

lurid

risque

suggestive

sharp

dapper

waspish

acrid

indecent

acrimonious

juicy

nasty

keen

robust

daring

full-bodied

blue

trenchant

gamy

brisk

titillating

vivacious

thoroughbred

sexy

gamey

rich

🤑

bold

off-color

piquant

naughty

audacious

obscene

pungent

dashing

dainty

bobbish

crisp

cordial

concentrated

hazardous

comely

bitter

adventuresome

harsh

heavy

high-spirited

hardy

Translations

picant

piccante

piquant

agut

rau

scharf

punxegut

hart

esmolat

perspicaç

beißend

puntut

herb

puntegut

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹeɪsi/

Etymology

From race (“having a characteristic taste (of wines, fruits, etc.)”) + -y.