Spicy: meaning, definitions and examples
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spicy
[ ˈspaɪsi ]
food
Having a strong, pungent, or hot flavor.
Synonyms
fiery, flavorful, hot, pungent
Examples of usage
- This curry is too spicy for me.
- I love spicy food like salsa and hot peppers.
language
Using language or humor that is risqué, suggestive, or sexually explicit.
Synonyms
explicit, risque, sexy, suggestive
Examples of usage
- Her stand-up comedy routine is known for its spicy jokes.
- The novel includes spicy dialogue that may not be suitable for young readers.
Translations
Translations of the word "spicy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 picante
🇮🇳 मसालेदार
🇩🇪 scharf
🇮🇩 pedas
🇺🇦 гострий
🇵🇱 pikantny
🇯🇵 辛い (からい)
🇫🇷 épicé
🇪🇸 picante
🇹🇷 baharatlı
🇰🇷 매운 (maeun)
🇸🇦 حار
🇨🇿 pálivý
🇸🇰 pálivý
🇨🇳 辣 (là)
🇸🇮 pikanten
🇮🇸 sterkur
🇰🇿 ащы
🇬🇪 ცხარე (tsk'hare)
🇦🇿 ədviyyatlı
🇲🇽 picante
Word origin
The word 'spicy' originated from the Middle English word 'spic' meaning 'having the nature of spice'. It first appeared in the 15th century to describe foods that were seasoned with spices. Over time, the term evolved to also include metaphorical uses related to language and humor. Today, 'spicy' is commonly used to describe flavorful foods with a hot or pungent taste, as well as language that is risqué or sexually suggestive.