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καυτός — meaning in English

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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

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

spicy — full definition

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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

πικάντικος καρυκευμένος αψύς ζωηρός τολμηρός