Spicy - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈspaɪsɪ|  American pronunciation of the word spicy
Brit.  |ˈspaɪsɪ|  British pronunciation of the word spicy

adjective

- producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves (syn: hot)
a spicy sauce
I like my chili extra spicy
- suggestive of sexual impropriety (syn: blue, gamy, juicy, naughty, racy, risque)
spicy gossip

Extra examples

...a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face...

I like my chili extra spicy

The selection of food ranged from mild to very spicy.

Spicy foods have become increasingly popular.

The food had a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.

Spicy food upsets my stomach.

Spicy foods can cause stomach upset.

The restaurant's food is excellent, but beware the chili if you don't like spicy food.

The dressing is a refreshing counterpoint to the spicy chicken.

This restaurant is famous for its spicy cuisine.

This wine is a good accompaniment for spicy foods.

I like spicy food, but it gives me heartburn.

I like spicy foods but they always give me indigestion.

Try not to eat too much spicy food.

The ginger gives the dish a wonderful spicy flavour.

Word forms

adjective
comparative: spicier
superlative: spiciest
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