• Spicy

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    Adjective

    spicy

    1. Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.He prepared a spicy casserole.
    2. Piquant; provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of chillies or similar spices.''This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.
    3. (of tastes or scents) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.Her head jerked back when she smelled the strong, spicy aroma.
    4. (of expression or behavior) Vigorous; colorful; stimulating.He is known for his spicy political commentary.
    5. Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.I don't want my children to see the spicy images on this web site.

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