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juicy

adjective

Simple meaning

Full of juice.

Pronunciation

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joosee

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdʒusi

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Definition

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adjective

  1. figurativeof a storyetc.

    Exciting; titillating.

  2. Full of juice

  3. Having lots of juice.

  4. slang

    Voluptuous, curvy, thick; sexy in those ways.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: (figurative, of a story, etc.) Exciting; titillating.

Used this way, juicy is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Slightly positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use juicy

  • “I do not keep up with all the latest juicy rumors.”adjective

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • juicernounPerson or profession

    A person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess).

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