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Spicy vs. Tangy

Spicy and Tangy Definitions

Spicy

Having the flavor, aroma, or quality of spice.

Tangy

A distinctively sharp taste, flavor, or odor, as that of orange juice.

Spicy

Piquant; zesty
A spicy tomato sauce.

Tangy

A distinctive quality
"Underneath it all was the tang of genuine adventure" (Jan Clausen).

Spicy

Producing or abounding in spices.

Tangy

A sharp point, tongue, or prong.
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Spicy

High-spirited; lively.

Tangy

A projection by which a tool, such as a chisel or knife, is attached to its handle or stock. Also called shank.

Spicy

Slightly scandalous; risqué
A spicy Hollywood romance.

Tangy

See surgeonfish.

Spicy

Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
He prepared a spicy casserole.

Tangy

To furnish with a tang.
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Spicy

(of flavors) Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of chilis or similar hot spices
This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.

Tangy

To give a tang to.

Spicy

(of flavors or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
She breathed in the strong, spicy aroma.

Tangy

Having a sharp, pungent flavor

Spicy

(of expression or behavior) Vigorous; colorful; stimulating.
He is known for his spicy political commentary.

Tangy

Tasting sour like a lemon
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Spicy

Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.
I don't want my children to see the spicy images on this web site.

Spicy

Flavored with, or containing, spice or spices; fragrant; aromatic; as, spicy breezes.
Led by new stars, and borne by spicy gales.

Spicy

Producing, or abounding with, spices.
In hot Ceylon spicy forests grew.

Spicy

Fig.: Piquant; racy; as, a spicy debate.

Spicy

Having an agreeably pungent taste

Spicy

Suggestive of sexual impropriety;
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

Spicy

Having a piquant burning taste of spices or peppers;
Gingery Chinese food
Hot peppers
Hot curry
Corn chips with peppery salsa
Spicy tomato sauce

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