spicy
Meaning
Adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
- Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of chilis or similar hot spices
- Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
- Vigorous; colorful; stimulating.
- Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.
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Origin
- From spice + -y, attested since the 16th century.
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