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raciness

raciness

8.1
A lively quality that makes jokes slightly sexual or rude
  • noun
  • /ˈreɪsɪnəs/
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  • While each cover is controversial for different reasons (subject matter, manipulation, raciness, etc.), they all succeed in stirring interest, debate, and publicity; for better or worse, that's for the reader to decide.

Examples

  • The book is known for its clever raciness, providing laughs while pushing social boundaries.

  • The film's raciness made it both entertaining and a topic of discussion among viewers.

  • Many comedians use raciness in their routines to engage the audience and add humor.

Synonyms

gaminess
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1 9.5

Bold language or behavior that is slightly rude and may shock people

is milder and more gently suggestive than that
sauciness
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  • Informal
1 7.0

Bold playful behaviour that is a little rude

leans toward mild sexual suggestion and lively humor
raunchiness
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  • Offensive
1 8.6

The quality of being crude and openly sexual, often to make people laugh

is milder, suggesting rather than stating sexual content
spiciness
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5.0

A bold, slightly rude style that amuses people

is lively but only slightly suggestive rather than shocking
ribaldry
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  • Offensive
9.9

Rude funny talk or actions about sex that shock people

is less openly vulgar and more gently suggestive
bawdiness
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9.2

A type of indecent sexual joke or language

is lighter and more teasing rather than openly obscene

How Risque

raciness
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8.1
playfulness
8 2.5
tameness
5.8

Surface Forms

raciness singular
racinesses plural

Morphology

raciness = racy (transparent) = racy + ness

Standard nominalization of the adjective 'racy' with '-ness', forming a noun meaning 'the quality of being racy'.

Etymology

Raciness comes from racy, which meant 'full of spirit' and later came to describe speech or jokes that are 'a little improper'. So raciness means being lively, exciting, and sometimes a bit naughty.