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Chili Pepper Meaning with Examples and Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：hot pepper (Chili pepper)

Chili pepper 🔊

/ˈtʃɪli ˈpepər/

A type of vegetable that makes food taste hot and spicy.

hot pepper 🔊

➕

/hɒt ˈpepər/

A type of vegetable that adds a pungent, burning sensation to food, making it taste hot and spicy.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Nahuatl 'chīlli' (pepper) + Latin 'piper' (pepper), via Spanish 'chile'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a chili pepper dancing on your tongue, making your meal feel like a spicy party!

📖 Example

I'd like the stir-fry with extra chili peppers, please. 🔊 I would like the stir-fry with extra chili peppers, please.

🔗 Collocations

chili pepper flakes – dried and crushed chili peppers used as seasoning

fresh chili pepper – a chili pepper that has not been dried or processed

hot chili pepper sauce – a spicy condiment made from chili peppers

🔄 Synonyms

capsicum (n.) – a genus of plants that includes chili peppers and bell peppers

chili (n.) – a shortened form of chili pepper, often used for the fruit

red pepper (n.) – a common name for ripe chili peppers, especially when dried

🚫 Antonyms

bell pepper (n.) – a mild, sweet pepper without heat

🌱 Derivatives

chili (n.) – the fruit of a chili pepper plant, often used in cooking

chilied (adj.) – seasoned with chili peppers

📖 Cultural Story

The chili pepper originated in the Americas and was spread globally by Spanish and Portuguese explorers. It became a staple spice in cuisines worldwide, from Mexican salsas to Indian curries.

Meaning 2：fiery person (Chili pepper)

Chili pepper 🔊

/ˈtʃɪli ˈpepər/

Used to describe a person or thing that is exciting and full of energy.

fiery person 🔊

➕

/ˈfaɪəri ˈpɜːrsən/

Used to describe a person or thing that is exciting, lively, and full of energy, often with a hint of unpredictability.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Her personality is like a chili pepper - always exciting and a bit unpredictable. 🔊 Her personality is like a chili pepper - always exciting and a bit unpredictable.

🔗 Collocations

chili pepper personality – a temperament that is lively, passionate, and sometimes hot-tempered

chili pepper energy – a vibrant and dynamic level of enthusiasm

like a chili pepper – used to describe something that adds zest or excitement

🔄 Synonyms

spirited (adj.) – full of energy, enthusiasm, and courage

fiery (adj.) – having a passionate or fierce nature

dynamic (adj.) – characterized by constant change, activity, or progress

🚫 Antonyms

bland (adj.) – lacking strong features or characteristics; uninteresting

🌱 Derivatives

chiliness (n.) – the quality of being exciting or fiery