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spic·y
 spicy
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- pronunciation:
- spaI
si
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adjective |
| inflections: |
spicier, spiciest |
| definition: |
When a food is spicy, it has a strong flavor and sometimes makes your tongue and mouth feel hot. Food is spicy because spices, such as pepper or ginger, have been added to it. Some people love spicy foods, but other people don't like them at all.
When John's dad makes chili, it's always very spicy.- synonyms:
- hot
- similar words:
- seasoned, sharp
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| derivations: |
spicily (adv.), spiciness (n.) |
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