Ra'ci·ness (rā'sĭ*nĕs) noun The quality of being racy; peculiar and piquant flavor. « The general characteristics of his [ Cobbett's] style were perspicuity, unequaled and inimitable; . . . a purity always simple, and raciness often elegant.» London Times. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/2