spicy (adj.)

  1. having an agreeably pungent taste

    [ Syn: piquant , savory , savoury , zesty ]

  2. producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves; hot salsa; jalapeno peppers are very hot

    [ Syn: 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

    [ Syn: blue , gamy , gamey , juicy , naughty , racy , risque ]

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