spicy meaning and definition

SPICY adjective

Definition of spicy (adjective)

1. having an agreeably pungent taste
   • synonyms: piquant, savory, savoury, zesty
2. producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
   • "hot salsa"; "jalapeno peppers are very hot"
   • synonyms: hot
3. suggestive of sexual impropriety
   • "a blue movie"; "blue jokes"; "he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details"; "a juicy scandal"; "a naughty wink"; "naughty words"; "racy anecdotes"; "a risque story"; "spicy gossip"
   • synonyms: blue, gamey, gamy, juicy, naughty, racy, risque