juicy

[ joo-see ]

adjective

, juic·i·er, juic·i·est.

1. full of juice; succulent:

   a juicy pear.

2. very profitable, appealing, interesting, satisfying, or substantive:

   a juicy contract; a juicy part in a movie.

3. very interesting or colorful, especially when slightly scandalous or improper:

   a juicy bit of gossip.

   Synonyms: lurid, sensational, titillating, risqué, racy

juicy

/ ˈdʒuːsɪ /

adjective

1. full of juice
2. provocatively interesting; spicy

   juicy gossip

3. slang.
   voluptuous or seductive

   she's a juicy bit

4. profitable

   a juicy contract

Derived Forms

• ˈjuiciness, noun
• ˈjuicily, adverb

Other Words From

• juici·ly adverb
• juici·ness noun
• un·juici·ly adverb
• un·juicy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of juicy¹

1400–50; late Middle English j ( o ) usy full of liquor. See juice, -y ¹

Example Sentences

A handful of new products from Alta Pantry are available for diners who want to make their own crispy golden fried chicken, tender juicy brisket and other fan-favorite dishes from chef-owners Keith Corbin and Daniel Patterson.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s the right version of juicy fun.

From Los Angeles Times

The Brazilian has four goals this season and now faces the same juicy fixture run that makes Ait-Nouri an enticing pick, starting with Palace and Southampton at home.

From BBC

She made a name for herself in standup by bringing her audiences juicy insider stories about the celebrity elite, twisted into no-holds-barred anecdotes that turned her into a prickly figure in Hollywood.

From Salon

There were also live performances from Trina, Yung Miami, Juicy J, and 2 Chainz.

From BBC

Related Words

• colorful
• fascinating
• intriguing
• piquant
• provocative
• racy
• sensational
• spicy
• tantalizing
• vivid