spicy

adjective

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\ ˈspī-sē

spicier; spiciest

Definition of spicy

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

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Other Words from spicy

spicily \ ˈspī-sə-lē

\ adverb

spiciness \ ˈspī-sē-nəs

\ noun

Examples of spicy in a Sentence

a spicy suggestion that earned him a slap in the face

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