καυτός — meaning in English

English meaning

• boiling adj Extremely hot.
• spicy adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).

Senses

καυτός is used for these senses in English:

• boiling (informal, hyperbole) Of a thing: extremely hot or active.
• red-hot (hyperbolic) Very hot.
• spicy (internet slang) Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.

boiling — full definition

1. adj Extremely hot.
2. noun The process of heating a liquid to its boiling point.

spicy — full definition

1. adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
2. adjective Lively, scandalous, or mildly racy — used for talk, gossip, or behavior.

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