adj.
Pronunciation: ' sp ī -s ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: spic · i · er ; -est
Date: 1562
1 : having the quality, flavor, or fragrance of spice
2 : producing or abounding in spices
3 : LIVELY , SPIRITED
4 : PIQUANT , RACY especially : somewhat scandalous or salacious < spicy gossip>
– spic · i · ly \ -s ə -l ē \ adverb
– spic · i · ness \ -s ē -n ə s \ noun