Word
tasty
US/ˈteɪsti/
UK/tˈeɪsti/
Definitions
01good flavour
A1 · Beginner Cooking
adj. having a very pleasant or delicious taste.
adj. having a pleasant or satisfying flavour; highly palatable.
日本語:おいしい※
“The chef prepared a tasty meal with fresh vegetables and herbs.”
“The reduction sauce provided a tasty accompaniment to the roasted duck, balancing the richness of the meat with a sharp acidity.”
Antonyms
02attractive
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal · Slang
adj. physically attractive or appealing to look at.
adj. physically or sexually attractive. Informal in register and often considered objectifying depending on context.
“He thought the new lead singer in the band was quite tasty.”
“The marketing campaign relied on flashy, tasty visuals to grab the attention of a younger, trend-conscious demographic.”
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03good at fighting
C1 · Advanced British English · Informal · Slang
adj. able to fight well or likely to be violent.
adj. possessing formidable fighting ability or a propensity for physical confrontation.
“You should be careful with him; I heard he's a bit tasty with his fists.”
“The local pub had a reputation for attracting a tasty crowd on Friday nights, often requiring extra security at the door.”
Antonyms
04a treat
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Cooking Informal
n. a small piece of food that tastes very good.
n. a delicious item of food; a treat or snack.
“She brought a box of little tasties to the office to share with her colleagues.”
“The hamper was filled with various savoury tasties, ranging from artisanal cheeses to smoked meats.”
Etymology
From taste + -y. The Philippine sense is due to a genericized trademark from Taystee Bread Company, a defunct American company.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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