English Explanatory Dictionary

peppery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resembling or characteristic of pepper, especially in having a spicy taste.
  2. Having a fiery temperament.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛpəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-peppery.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-peppery.wav

Word forms

peppery pepperier pepperiest

Etymology

From pepper + -y.

Derived words

pepperily pepperiness unpeppery
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