Nasty and Racy

Nasty

Nasty adjective - Depicting or referring to sexual matters in a way that is unacceptable in polite society.
Usage example: nasty magazines that are not sold to minors

Racy and nasty are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Racy" instead an adjective "Nasty".

Nearby Word: nastily

Racy

Racy adjective - Hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent.
Usage example: a raunchy comedy with language that was a little too racy for an eight-year-old child

Nasty and racy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nasty" instead an adjective "Racy".
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