пикантный — meaning in English
pikantnyy
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English meaning
- piquant adj Sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh.
- sassy adj Bold, cheeky, or full of spirited attitude, especially toward someone in authority.
- savory adj Having a rich, appetizing flavour that is salty or spicy rather than sweet.
- spicy adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
- zesty adj Having a sharp, pleasantly spicy taste.
Senses
пикантный is used for these senses in English:
- piquant Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy. [from 17th c.]
- sassy Bold and spirited, often towards someone in authority; cheeky; impudent; saucy. [from 1799]
- savory Tasty, attractive to the palate.
- savory Salty and/or spicy, but not sweet.
- spicy (internet slang) Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.
- zesty Having a piquant or pungent taste; spicy.
piquant — full definition
- adj Sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh.
- adj Lively and interesting in an attractive way.
- adj Pleasantly sharp or tangy to the taste.
- adj Hot and burning to the taste, as with chilli or strong spices.
sassy — full definition
- adj Bold, cheeky, or full of spirited attitude, especially toward someone in authority.
- adj Stylish, fashionable, and full of confident flair.
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