spicy
Meaning
- Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
- (informal) Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin.
- Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
- Vigorous; colorful; stimulating.
- Scandalous.
- Risky; mildly aggressive or dangerous.
- Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.
Synonyms
poignant
trenchant
witty
sweet-scented
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈspaɪsi/
Etymology
From spice + -y, attested since the 16th century.
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