juicy
word
/ˈdʒusi/
JOO-see
/dʒˈuːsi/
JOO-see
Definition
Containing a lot of juice or liquid; also describes something (like secrets or gossip) as exciting or interesting.
Usage & Nuances
'Juicy' is both literal (for foods like fruit or steak) and informal (for 'juicy gossip' or 'juicy details' meaning exciting or scandalous). Often positive for food, but can imply gossip is a bit shocking. Not used for drinks.
Spanish: jugoso - interesante (información)Portuguese (BR): suculento - interessante (fofoca, informação)Portuguese (PT): suculento - interessante (fofoca, informação)Chinese (Simplified): 多汁的 - 有趣的（消息、八卦）Chinese (Traditional): 多汁的 - 有趣的（消息、八卦）Hindi: रसदार - रोचक (सूचना, गपशप)Arabic: عصاري - مثير (معلومات أو إشاعات)Bengali: রসালো - উত্তেজনাপূর্ণ (খবর/গুজব)Russian: сочный - пикантный (слухи, подробности)Japanese: ジューシー - 面白い（話・ゴシップ）Vietnamese: mọng nước - hấp dẫn (tin đồn, chuyện)Korean: 즙이 많은 - 흥미로운 (소문, 이야기)Turkish: sulu - dedikodusu bol (ilginç, heyecanlı dedikodu/hikaye)Urdu: رسیلا - دلچسپ (خبریں/افواہیں)Indonesian: berair - seru (gosip/cerita)
Example Sentences
This orange is very juicy.
basic
I like my steak juicy.
basic
The watermelon was big and juicy.
basic
Did you hear that juicy story about our boss?
natural
That was a juicy piece of gossip!
natural
These tomatoes are so juicy they drip when you bite them.
natural