Spī'cy, a.

adjective

a. [compar. SPICIER; superl. SPICIEST.] [From spice.]

  1. Producing, pertaining to, or abounding with, spices. “Led by new stars, and borne by spicy gales.” Pope.
  2. Hence, pungent; pointed; as, a spicy debate.

Syn. — Racy; aromatic; fragrant; smart; pungent. See RACY.