spicy

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

adj. exciting because it involves secrets, gossip, or slightly shocking details.

adj. containing elements of scandal, gossip, or mild impropriety that provoke interest or excitement.

“The magazine promised some spicy details about the celebrity's private life.”

“The leaked emails contained several spicy exchanges between the executives that the company had hoped to keep confidential.”

C1 · Advanced Computing Slang · Informal

adj. used online to describe a comment or opinion that is bold, aggressive, or likely to cause an argument.

adj. describing content or opinions that are intentionally provocative, controversial, or mildly aggressive in an online context.

“He posted a spicy take on the new movie that started a huge debate.”

“The moderator warned the user that their spicy comments were bordering on harassment and might lead to a temporary ban from the forum.”

C1 · Advanced Slang · Informal

adj. having a sexual or suggestive quality that is exciting but not quite pornographic.

adj. suggestive or racy in nature; often used to describe romantic fiction or social media content with sexual undertones.

“She enjoys reading spicy romance novels during her summer holidays.”

“The influencer was careful to label her spicy photos correctly to avoid violating the platform's community guidelines regarding suggestive content.”