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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024spic•y /ˈspaɪsi/USA pronunciation adj., -i•er, -i•est. - having or containing spice;
seasoned with spices:spicy Mexican food.
of the nature of or resembling spice.slightly improper or risqué:a spicy novel; some spicy gossip. spic•i•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024spic•y (spī′sē),USA pronunciation adj., spic•i•er, spic•i•est. - Foodseasoned with or containing spice:a spicy salad dressing.
- characteristic or suggestive of spice.
- of the nature of or resembling spice.
- abounding in or yielding spices.
- aromatic or fragrant.
- piquant or pungent:spicy criticism.
- of a slightly improper or risqué nature;
somewhat sexy:a spicy novel. - Informal Termsfull of spirit;
lively.
Also, spicey. spic′i•ly, adv. spic′i•ness, n. - 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged hot, sharp, peppery.
- 7.See corresponding entry in Unabridged suggestive, racy, ribald, improper.
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