transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpe-p(ə-)rē ]
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 -nəs noun