/ˈspaɪsi/
OriginFrom spic(e) + -y. First attested in the 16th century.
- Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
“He prepared a spicy casserole.”
- Of a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical.
“This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.”
“This place is actually known for serving the Donkatsu of Death, aka the Drop-Dead Donkatsu, by far the spiciest dish I’ve ever endured.”
“That’s why we knew we had to get our hands on Truff’s latest launch: White Hotter. It’s an even spicier take on the fan-favorite (and perhaps our favorite), White Truffle Hot Sauce.”
- Of a food, flavor, or odor, tangy, zesty, or pungent.
“She breathed in the strong, spicy aroma.”
“The breath of the mountain heifer was fragrant as the gales of Sirendiep, by feeding on ſpicy herbs.”
- Of an expression or behavior, vigorous; colorful; stimulating.
“He is known for his spicy political commentary.”
- idiomatic, informalScandalous.
“When one side or the other had written any particularly spicy dispatch, news of it was sure to slip out.”
- InternetRisky; mildly aggressive or dangerous.
“Look at the little wildcub! That's one spicy ball of fur.”
- InternetRisqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.
“I don't want my children to see the spicy images on this web site.”
Formsspicier(comparative) · spiciest(superlative) · spicey(alternative)