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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesfreizügig
Pronunciation / Transliteration: fry-tsu-gik
"Die freizügige Aufführung hielt das Publikum in Atem."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Vividly descriptive or suggestive, often in a way that is sexually provocative.
"The novel was filled with racy scenes that sparked controversy among readers." - 2
Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively.
"The racy performance kept the audience on the edge of their seats."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the noun 'race' in the sense of 'characteristic flavor or quality' (from Middle French and Old Norse roots), originally describing wine with a brisk, lively flavor. By the 19th century, the meaning shifted to describe lively, spirited, or slightly scandalous behavior, writing, or imagery.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Racy" is said worldwide
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osé
Transliteration: ozay
"Le roman était rempli de scènes osées qui ont suscité la controverse."
freizügig
Transliteration: fry-tsu-gik
"Die freizügige Aufführung hielt das Publikum in Atem."
piccante
Transliteration: pee-kahn-teh
"Il romanzo era pieno di scene piccanti che hanno suscitato polemiche."
picante
Transliteration: pee-kahn-teh
"La novela estaba llena de escenas picantes que generaron controversia."
picante
Transliteration: pee-kahn-chee
"O romance estava cheio de cenas picantes que geraram controvérsia."
उत्तेजक
Transliteration: uttejak
"उपन्यास उत्तेजक दृश्यों से भरा हुआ था जिसने विवाद उत्पन्न किया।"
刺激的
Transliteration: cìjī de
"这部小说充满了刺激的场景，引发了争议。"
자극적인
Transliteration: jageugjeogin
"소설은 논란을 일으킨 자극적인 장면으로 가득 차 있었다."
刺激的な
Transliteration: shigekiteki na
"その小説は論争を引き起こす刺激的なシーンで満ちていた。"
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