English · Food & Drink
spicy
/ˈspaɪ.si/
[/ˈspaɪ.si/]
strongly seasoned, hot
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Spicy food is strongly flavored with spices and may have a hot, burning taste.
Example
The curry was so spicy that he gulped down water between every single mouthful.
The curry was so spicy that he gulped down water between every single mouthful.
Etymology
From 'spice' plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes pungent, hot food; figuratively, 'spicy' means exciting or risqué.