juicy
gb/d͡ʒˈusi/ us/d͡ʒˈusi/
B1
Angielski
lédús, szaftos, zsíros, pikáns
B1
1
Schemat użycia:
[food] is juicy
Cook the chicken thighs on medium heat so they stay juicy.
Süsd a csirkecombokat közepes lángon, hogy szaftosak maradjanak.
That peach is so ripe and juicy that it drips when you bite it.
Az az őszibarack olyan érett és lédús, hogy csöpög, amikor beleharapsz.
The burger looked great, but it wasn’t very juicy once I tried it.
Przykłady dla uczących się
This mango is juicy.
Ez a mangó lédús.
I like juicy chicken.
Szeretem a szaftos csirkét.
Częsty błąd:
Do not use for drinks themselves (say “a juicy orange,” not usually “a juicy juice”).
Znaczenie
full of juice; moist and tasty
Kolokacje
juicy steak
|juicy burger
|juicy chicken
|juicy orange
|juicy peach
|juicy tomatoes
|juicy fruit
|juicy bite
|keep it juicy
|tender and juicy
Synonimy
succulent (More formal; often used for meat.)
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moist (Focuses on wetness, not necessarily flavor.)
Antonimy
dry (Lacking moisture or juice.)
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tough (Hard to chew; often not juicy.)
Tematy
food_and_drink
|cooking
|daily_life
Definicja
If food is juicy, it has a lot of liquid inside and tastes good.
Containing a lot of juice, especially in a way that makes food pleasantly moist and flavorful.
B2
INFORMAL
2
szaftos
B2
Schemat użycia:
a juicy [story/detail/rumor]
She texted me the juicy details about why he quit.
Megírta nekem a szaftos részleteket arról, hogy miért mondott fel.
The podcast promised a juicy story, but it turned out to be mostly rumor.
A podcast szaftos történetet ígért, de végül nagyrészt pletykának bizonyult.
Reporters were hoping the witness would reveal something juicy.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Tell me the juicy details.
Meséld el a szaftos részleteket.
I heard a juicy rumor.
Hallottam egy szaftos pletykát.
Częsty błąd:
Often implies gossip or scandal; it can sound inappropriate in serious contexts.
Znaczenie
very interesting, often scandalous
Kolokacje
juicy gossip
|juicy details
|juicy story
|juicy rumor
|juicy secret
|juicy revelation
|juicy headline
|juicy scoop
|juicy interview
|juicy scandal
Synonimy
gossipy (More clearly about gossip; can sound negative.)
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sensational (Often used for news designed to attract attention.)
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intriguing (More neutral; not necessarily scandalous.)
Antonimy
boring (Not interesting or exciting to hear about.)
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dull (Lacking interesting details.)
Tematy
media
|relationships
|conversation
Definicja
If a story or detail is juicy, it is exciting to hear because it reveals something surprising or private.
Interesting to hear about, especially because it includes surprising, personal, or scandalous details.
B2
INFORMAL
3
zsíros
B2
Schemat użycia:
a juicy [deal/contract/offer]
He left his job after getting a juicy offer from a competitor.
Otthagyta az állását, miután zsíros ajánlatot kapott egy versenytárstól.
The company won a juicy contract with the city.
A cég zsíros szerződést nyert el a várostól.
They’re chasing juicy commissions in the holiday season.
Przykłady dla uczących się
She got a juicy offer.
Zsíros ajánlatot kapott.
It is a juicy deal.
Ez egy zsíros üzlet.
Częsty błąd:
Not used much in formal business writing; use “lucrative” or “high-paying” instead.
Znaczenie
very profitable or rewarding
Kolokacje
juicy contract
|juicy deal
|juicy offer
|juicy bonus
|juicy payout
|juicy fee
|juicy profits
|juicy salary
|juicy commission
|juicy settlement
Synonimy
lucrative (More formal and common in writing.)
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high-paying (Direct and neutral; focuses on pay.)
Antonimy
unprofitable (Not producing profit or benefit.)
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low-paying (Offering little money.)
Tematy
business
|money
|work
Definicja
If a deal or offer is juicy, it gives you a lot of money or benefit.
Offering a lot of money, advantage, or benefit; especially attractive because the reward is large.
C1
INFORMAL
4
pikáns
B2
Schemat użycia:
a juicy [scene/photo/text/message]
The movie has a few juicy scenes, so it’s not for kids.
A filmben van néhány pikáns jelenet, ezért nem gyerekeknek való.
He deleted the juicy messages before handing over his phone.
Kitörölte a pikáns üzeneteket, mielőtt átadta a telefonját.
The tabloid hinted at a juicy photo shoot.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The book has a juicy scene.
A könyvben van egy pikáns jelenet.
Częsty błąd:
Can sound crude or inappropriate; avoid in polite or formal situations.
Znaczenie
sexually suggestive; racy
Kolokacje
juicy scene
|juicy photos
|juicy messages
|juicy texts
|juicy content
|juicy novel
|juicy comments
|juicy pics
Synonimy
racy (Common and slightly more neutral than “juicy” here.)
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steamy (Often used for romantic/sexual scenes.)
Antonimy
clean (Not sexual or offensive.)
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wholesome (Innocent and not suggestive.)
Tematy
media
|sexuality
Definicja
If something is juicy, it is a bit sexual or too revealing.
Sexually suggestive or explicit in a way that attracts attention or feels provocative.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
juicy
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˈusi/
US/d͡ʒˈusi/
Sylaby i akcent
juicy (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (juicy)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: juicy
- Comparative: juicier
- Superlative: juiciest
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
juicier
adjective
juiciest
adjective
Core family
juice
noun A2
Related words
juiciness
noun
juicer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
juiceless
adjective
Advanced or less common
juicily
adverb
Wyrażenia
juicy contract
1/d͡ʒˈusi kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase
informal
very profitable contract
A juicy contract is a contract that pays very well.
Przykłady
- The agency landed a juicy contract with a global brand.
- Several firms competed for the juicy contract.
- Losing that juicy contract forced the team to cut costs.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- They got a juicy contract.
juicy details
1/d͡ʒˈusi dˈiteɪlz/
fixed phrase
informal
interesting, often private information
The juicy details are the most exciting or private facts.
Przykłady
- Come on—give me the juicy details.
- The article skipped the juicy details and focused on the timeline.
- She refused to share any juicy details about the breakup.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Tell me the juicy details.
juicy gossip
1/d͡ʒˈusi ɡˈɑsəp/
fixed phrase
informal
very interesting or shocking gossip
Gossip that is very interesting, often shocking or exciting to hear.
Przykłady
- Do you have any juicy gossip about their breakup?
- The magazine is full of juicy gossip about TV stars.
- She called me with some juicy gossip from the office party.
juicy gossip
1/d͡ʒˈusi ɡˈɑsəp/
fixed phrase
informal
exciting gossip about people
Juicy gossip is very interesting gossip.
Przykłady
- They always have juicy gossip after work.
- I’m trying to avoid juicy gossip and focus on facts.
- He hinted at some juicy gossip but wouldn’t say more.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I heard juicy gossip.
juicy scene
1/d͡ʒˈusi sˈin/
fixed phrase
informal
sexually suggestive scene
A juicy scene is a scene with sexual content.
Przykłady
- The series went viral after a particularly juicy scene.
- They edited out the juicy scenes for the airline version.
- Reviews mentioned a few juicy scenes but said the story was solid.
juicy tidbit
1/d͡ʒˈusi tˈɪdbˌɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
small but interesting fact
A juicy tidbit is a small interesting fact.
Przykłady
- The biography is full of juicy tidbits about her early career.
- He dropped a juicy tidbit and then changed the subject.
- Any juicy tidbits from the meeting?
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He shared a juicy tidbit.
the juicy bits
1/ðə d͡ʒˈusi bˈɪts/
idiom
informal
the most interesting parts
The juicy bits are the best or most interesting parts.
Przykłady
- Skip the intro and get to the juicy bits.
- She told us the juicy bits first and saved the rest for later.
- The summary includes the juicy bits from the report.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Tell me the juicy bits.