juicy

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juicier; juiciest

Definition of juicy

1 : having much juice : succulent

2 : rewarding or profitable especially financially : fat juicy contract a juicy dramatic role

3a : rich in interest : colorful juicy details

b : sensational, racy a juicy scandal

c : full of vitality : lusty

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Examples of juicy in a Sentence

The meat is tender and juicy. a juicy bit of news I want to know all the juicy details. She sued her former boss and won a juicy settlement in court.

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“Juicy.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juiciest. Accessed 22 November 2019.

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More Definitions for juicy

juicy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of juicy

: containing a lot of juice

informal : very interesting and exciting especially because of shocking or sexual elements

informal : involving or providing a large amount of money

See the full definition for juicy in the English Language Learners Dictionary

juicy

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juicier; juiciest

Kids Definition of juicy

: having much liquid a juicy pear

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