spicy 
/ˈspaɪsi/ adjective
spic·i·er; spic·i·est /ˈspaɪsi/ adjective 1 of food : flavored with or containing strong spices and especially ones that cause a burning feeling in your mouth
▪ This salsa is too spicy [=hot] for me. 2 : exciting and somewhat shocking
▪ a spicy sex scandal ▪ a spicy story/tale
▪ This salsa is too spicy [=hot] for me.
▪ a spicy sex scandal ▪ a spicy story/tale
— spic·i·ness /ˈspaɪsinəs/ noun [noncount]
/ˈspaɪsinəs/ noun [noncount]
