spicy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
Of a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical.
Of a food, flavor, or odor, tangy, zesty, or pungent.
Of an expression or behavior, vigorous; colorful; stimulating.
Scandalous.
Risky; mildly aggressive or dangerous.
Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.

/ˈspaɪsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-spicy.wav

spicy spicier spiciest spicey

From spic(e) + -y. First attested in the 16th century.

pungent spicy tangy zesty hot spicy-hot piquant

bland mild spiceless unspicy

spiciness

neurospicy nonspicy overspicy spicily spiciness spicy cough spicy pillow spicy tooth swicy unspicy

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