Spicy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Suggestive of sexual impropriety; "a blue movie"; "blue jokes"; "he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details"; "a juicy scandal"; "a naughty wink"; "naughty words"; "racy anecdotes"; "a risque story"; "spicy gossip".
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Meaning 2
Producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves; "hot salsa"; "jalapeno peppers are very hot"; "a spicy sauce"; "I like my chili extra spicy".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She ordered a spicy Thai curry for dinner and struggled to finish it.
- The new chef added some jalapeno peppers to the soup, making it extra spicy.
- My sister can't handle spicy foods and always asks for mild alternatives.
- He carefully sliced the spicy sausage and added it to the pizza toppings.
- The chef's specialty was a spicy chicken dish that customers loved but rarely could finish.