English Reference
adjective

juicy

adj.
US /ˈdʒusi/ UK /dʒˈuːsi/ juicy

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate Cooking

    containing a lot of juice; moist and tasty.

    containing a high proportion of juice; succulent and moist.

    Simple

    The peach was so juicy that the liquid ran down my chin.

    In context

    The chef rested the steak for ten minutes to ensure the meat remained juicy and tender when served to the guests.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

    very interesting because it involves secrets, gossip, or scandal.

    piquant, scandalous, or sensational in nature; typically used of gossip or secrets.

    Simple

    She told me some juicy gossip about why the manager really quit.

    In context

    The tabloid published several juicy details regarding the celebrity's private life, despite numerous legal threats from the actor's representatives.

  3. 03 C1 Advanced Informal

    very profitable or providing a great advantage.

    highly profitable, advantageous, or rewarding; often used in business contexts.

    Simple

    The consultant landed a juicy contract with a major tech firm.

    In context

    The investment firm was eager to secure a juicy stake in the startup before its initial public offering.


From Middle English jousy, jowsy (“drunken”, literally “full of juice (liquor)”). By surface analysis, juic(e) + -y.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin Middle English jousy
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated