cay
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
(adjective) spicy (provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin)
Examples
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
(adjective) pungent (having a strong odor that stings the nose)
Examples
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
(adjective) burning; intense; inflaming
Examples
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
(noun) the tang of a blade, knife, or sickle, which is inserted into a haft
phần lưỡi dao, con dao hoặc liềm được gắn vào tay cầm
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Examples
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “cay” mean?
(adjective) spicy (provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin)
Is “cay” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.