adj.
Pronunciation: ' pe-p( ə -)r ē
Function: adjective
Date: 1699
1 : of, relating to, or having the qualities of pepper : HOT , PUNGENT <a peppery taste>
2 : having a hot temper : TOUCHY <a peppery boss>
3 : FIERY , STINGING <a peppery satire>
– pep · per · i · ness \ -n ə s \ noun