Definitions for spicy

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spicy spic·y

Spelling: [spahy-see]

IPA: /ˈspaɪ si/

Spicy is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 43 anagrams from letters in spicy (cipsy).

Definitions for spicy

adjective

1. seasoned with or containing spice:
2. characteristic or suggestive of spice.
3. of the nature of or resembling spice.
4. abounding in or yielding spices.
5. aromatic or fragrant.
6. piquant or pungent:
7. of a slightly improper or risqué nature; somewhat sexy:
8. Informal. full of spirit; lively.

Origin of spicy

First recorded in 1555-65; spice + -y¹

Examples for spicy

I'm pleased with my decision to avoid the routine script problems in favor of the spicy stuff.

Stewed apples, dusted with cinnamon, are an ideal companion to spicy food.

Amidst the heavy exhalations of these, a Parmesan set a spicy aroma.

The gardeners were busy with the flower beds around the fountain, and the freshly turned earth smelled sweet and spicy.

Their comments and jokes were most spicy and personal, and in all Lucindy led.

There is again, in this spicy atmosphere, a local—or shall we say native?

Oh, and of course I love Dorne and its hot, spicy atmosphere!

The sausage remained on the table, thick and spicy and brown.

That seemed to imply a spicy sex life, I say to him the next day.

It is marvelous how a dull eye lights up if the bit be spicy.