peppery

adjective

pep·​pery ˈpe-p(ə-)rē How to pronounce peppery (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the qualities of pepper : hot, pungent
a peppery taste
2
: having a hot temper : touchy
a peppery boss
3
: fiery, stinging
a peppery satire
pepperiness noun

Examples of peppery in a Sentence

She's a peppery, outspoken woman. the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance
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Try a spicy passion fruit mojito with muddled jalapenos, agave, lime juice, and passion fruit puree served with a peppery Tajín rim, or The Brookline, made with bourbon, mint, basil, and a crown of charred grapefruit. Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2023 While it is often thought of as a boring blending grape to increase volume and lower the tenacity of a wine, on its own, it’s light, juicy, and a bit peppery. Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022 Arugula Carbs: 3 grams Also known as rocket, this leafy green has a peppery flavor. Julie Upton, Health, 24 Jan. 2023 Using riesling grapes grown on the slopes overlooking Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York, this natural-style sparking wine is dry and crisp with flavors of tart green apples and a peppery grassy finish. Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for peppery 

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of peppery was in 1610

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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppery. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

peppery

adjective
pep·​pery ˈpep-(ə-)rē How to pronounce peppery (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the qualities of pepper : hot
2
: having a hot temper
3

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