Juicy
'dʒuːsi
Definitions
2 meaningsContaining a lot of juice; succulent.
'dʒuːsi
Containing a lot of juice
The juicy steak was cooked to perfection.
💡 Simply: Think of a delicious watermelon on a hot day. When you bite into it and the juice gets everywhere – that's juicy! It means something has lots of yummy liquid inside, like a yummy burger or a perfect orange.
👶 For kids: When something is juicy, it means it has lots of yummy juice inside, like a watermelon or an orange.
More Examples
I love biting into a juicy apple.
The watermelon was so juicy, it was refreshing on a hot day.
How It's Used
"The ripe peach was so juicy that the juice ran down my chin."
Full of interesting or exciting details, especially of a scandalous nature.
'dʒuːsi
Interesting and exciting, especially because it reveals secret or scandalous information
The news report contained some juicy details about the company's financial dealings.
💡 Simply: When a story is 'juicy,' it means it's super interesting and has some exciting secrets or gossip. Think of a movie plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat!
👶 For kids: When something is juicy, it's like a fun secret or a good story that's exciting to hear, like a mystery!
More Examples
They always discuss the juiciest rumors at the water cooler.
I couldn't resist reading the juicy gossip in the magazine.
How It's Used
"The newspaper published a juicy exposé about the politician's affair."
"The gossip columnist always wrote about the juiciest celebrity scandals."
Idioms & expressions
juicy details
Interesting and often scandalous pieces of information.
"The reporter uncovered some juicy details about the company's illegal activities."
the juicy part
The most interesting or exciting part of something.
"Let me get to the juicy part - the moment he proposed!"
From juice + -y. The adjective 'juicy' was first recorded in the late 17th century, initially referring to something full of juice, later broadening to figurative meanings.
Historically, 'juicy' initially described something literally full of juice. Over time, its figurative meaning related to exciting or scandalous information emerged.
Memory tip
Imagine biting into a ripe, dripping orange. That's juicy!