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   spicy

   /ˈspʌɪsi/

   adjective

   • 1. flavoured with or fragrant with spice: "pasta in a spicy tomato sauce" Similar piquanttangypepperyhotpicantespicedseasonedsavourytastyflavoursomeflavourfulwell seasonedstrongly flavouredzestystrongsharppungentrare:sapidflavorousOpposite blandtasteless
   • 2. exciting or entertaining, especially through being mildly indecent: "spicy jokes and suggestive songs" Similar entertainingcolourfullivelyspiritedexcitingpiquantzestyzestfulrisquéracysaltyscandalousribaldsuggestivetitillatingbawdynaughtysalaciousoff colourindelicateimmodestdirtysmuttyinformal:raunchyjuicysaucyfruitygamyOpposite boringdullclean

   Derivatives

   • 1. spicily adverb
   • 2. spiciness noun

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   What does spicy food mean?

   • Spicy food is strongly flavoured with spices. Thai food is hot and spicy. 4 meanings: 1. seasoned with or containing spice 2. highly flavoured; pungent 3. informal suggestive of scandal or sensation 4..... Click for more definitions.

   SPICY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   What is spicy adjective?

   • Definition of spicy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (comparative spicier, superlative spiciest) (of food) having a strong taste because spices have been added to it synonym hot I don't like spicy food. (informal) (of a story, piece of news, etc.) exciting and making you feel slightly shocked

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   What does spiciest mean?

   • From spice + -y, attested since the 16th century. spicy (comparative spicier, superlative spiciest) Of, pertaining to, or containing spice. He prepared a spicy casserole. (informal, of flavors) Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin. This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.

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   What does spicy food taste like?

   • Spicy things have a sharp, strong, pungent flavor. Hot chili peppers—and food that's made with them—are notoriously spicy. People who don't like spicy food might be hesitant to try an Indian, Thai, or Mexican restaurant, since the cuisines of those countries are known for being spicy.

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   The meaning of SPICY is having the flavor, fragrance, or quality of spice; especially : containing strong spices : piquant, zesty. How to use spicy in a sentence.

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   Learn the definition of spicy as an adjective for food and other things that are hot or exciting. Find out how to say spicy in different languages and see examples of usage.

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   Spicy means seasoned with or containing spice, or having a pungent, aromatic, or suggestive quality. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, and usage of spicy with examples from various sources.

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   Spicy means having a strong taste because spices have been added to it, or (informal) exciting and making you feel slightly shocked. Learn how to use spicy in sentences, synonyms, and pronunciation with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   Spicy means seasoned with or containing spice, or having a strong flavour or aroma. It can also mean suggestive of scandal or sensation, or lively and interesting. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.

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   Spicy things have a sharp, strong, pungent flavor. Hot chili peppers—and food that's made with them—are notoriously spicy. People who don't like spicy food might be hesitant to try an Indian, Thai, or Mexican restaurant, since the cuisines of those countries are known for being spicy.

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   4 days ago · Spicy can mean containing spice, provoking a burning sensation, tangy, vigorous, or racy. See the etymology, pronunciation, synonyms, and translations of spicy in English and Lower Sorbian.