Main Entry:

spicy

Pronunciation:

\ˈspī-sē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

spic·i·er; spic·i·est

Date:

1562

1: having the quality, flavor, or fragrance of spice2: producing or abounding in spices3: lively, spirited4: piquant, racy ; especially : somewhat scandalous or salacious <spicy gossip>

— spic·i·ly \-sə-lē\ adverb

— spic·i·ness \-sē-nəs\ noun