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Definition of juicy

juicy

/ˈdʒuː.si/
jui · cy
Adverb:juicily
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1

Full of juice; succulent and moist.

Example

"She bit into a ripe, juicy peach on a warm summer afternoon."

2

Informally, excitingly sensational, scandalous, or provocative in nature.

Example

"The biography is filled with juicy details about the actor's private life."

3

Informally, offering substantial profit, reward, or appeal; lucrative.

Example

"The firm managed to secure a juicy government contract for the infrastructure project."

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• Rhymes for juicy

• Nearby Words

juicery
juicily
juiciness
juicy
jujitsu
juju
jujube

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 15th century, formed from the noun 'juice' (from Old French 'jus', ultimately from Latin 'ius' meaning 'broth' or 'sauce') plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Juicy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/juicy
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