zesty

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See also: ζέστη

English

Etymology

zest +‎ -y

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈzɛsti/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛsti

Adjective

zesty (comparative zestier or more zesty, superlative zestiest or most zesty)

  1. Having a piquant or pungent taste; spicy.
  2. Zestful.
  3. (informal, LGBT, of a man) Effeminately or flamboyantly gay.

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