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racy
adjective
Designed or suitable for competing in a race
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ˈɹeɪsi
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adjective
Designed or suitable for competing in a race
adjective
Suggestive of sexual impropriety
“A blue movie”
adjective
Full of zest or vigor
“A racy literary style”
adjective
Marked by richness and fullness of flavor
“A rich ruby port”
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A blue movie
Blue jokes
He skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details
A juicy scandal
A naughty wink
A racy literary style
A rich ruby port
Full-bodied wines
A robust claret
The robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee
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