spicy

Word parts

spice + -y

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈspaɪsi/

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Adjective

Positive spicy

Comparative spicier

Superlative spiciest

1. A spicy food feels hot in your mouth because of chilies or similar spices.

   This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.

   He prepared a spicy casserole.

2. A spicy situation is one that is challenging, intense, or potentially controversial.

   Their spicy relationship was full of angry arguments and hot sex.

Related words

• spice
• spiciness