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 spice
2 : producing or abounding in spices
3 : lively, spirited
4 : piquant, racy; especially : somewhat scandalous or salacious <spicy gossip>

— spic·i·ly \-sə-lē\ adverb

— spic·i·ness \-sē-nəs\ noun