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spicy twist

spicy twist

3.9
A small unexpected hot flavor added to a dish
  • noun
translation icon : toque picante
  • The chef gave the classic pasta sauce a spicy twist by adding chili flakes.

Examples

  • Her chocolate cake had a spicy twist with a hint of cayenne pepper.

  • This dish has a spicy twist that surprises everyone.

  • These chips come with a spicy twist that fans of bold flavors will appreciate.

  • You should try the spicy twist on the original recipe.

  • Adding chili flakes gives the pasta a spicy twist that everyone loves.

  • For a spicy twist, try adding jalapeños to your favorite taco recipe.

  • The chef surprised us with a spicy twist by incorporating ginger into the traditional soup.

Synonyms

peppery kick
vsspicy twist
4.9

A strong spicy taste like black pepper that feels sharp in the mouth

is an added unexpected distinctive hot flavor rather than mere intensity

Antonyms

bland
23 2.0

Food that has a very weak taste and little or no strong flavor

How Spicy

spicy twist
3.9

Surface Forms

spicy twist singular
spicy twists plural

Morphology

spicy + twist

The meaning 'an unexpected or distinctive spicy flavor' is directly derivable from combining 'spicy' (having a hot or piquant taste) with 'twist' (an unexpected change or variation). This adjective + noun composition follows normal English compounding and is common in culinary descriptions (and has clear parallels in other languages), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will likely infer the meaning.

Etymology

The noun spicy twist comes from cooking: imagine adding a small, quick extra of spice, a spicy pinch or little twist, that suddenly changes the taste. That's why spicy twist means 'an unexpected or distinctive spicy flavor' added to a dish.