chilli

/ˈtʃɪli/ CHIL-ee

Definitions

1. noun

a pepper, especially one that is hot and used in cooking

“She added a few chillies to the stew for extra flavor.”

2. verb

to make something hot or spicy, typically by adding chillies or a similar ingredient

“Can you chilli the soup for me?”

Synonyms

  • capsicum
  • pepper

Antonyms

  • mild