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пикантный — meaning in English

pikantnyy

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English meaning

  • piquant adj Causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.
  • 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 piquant or pungent taste; spicy.

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

  1. adj Causing hurt feelings; scathing, severe.
  2. adj Stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming.
  3. adj Favorably stimulating to the palate; pleasantly spicy; tangy.
  4. adj Producing a burning sensation due to the presence of chilies or similar spices; spicy, hot.

sassy — full definition

  1. adj Bold, cheeky, or full of spirited attitude, especially toward someone in authority.
  2. adj Stylish, fashionable, and full of confident flair.

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