What is the meaning of spicy?

Having an agreeably pungent taste.
- synonyms: piquant, savory, savoury, zesty
Producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves.
- usage: "hot salsa"; "jalapeno peppers are very hot"
- synonyms: hot
Suggestive of sexual impropriety.
- usage: "a blue movie"; "blue jokes"; "he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details"; "a juicy scandal"; "a naughty wink"; "naughty words"; "racy anecdotes"; "a risque story"; "spicy gossip"
- synonyms: blue, gamy, gamey, juicy, naughty, racy, risque

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