zesty

 [zes-tee]  

zest·y

   [zes-tee]
adjective, zest·i·er, zest·i·est.
1.
full of zest; piquant: a zesty salad dressing.
2.
energetic; active: zesty trading in growth stocks.
Origin:
1925–30; zest + -y1
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zest (zɛst)
 
—n
1.  invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment: a zest for living
2.  added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy: her presence gave zest to the occasion
3.  something added to give flavour or relish
4.  the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc
 
—vb
5.  (tr) to give flavour, interest, or piquancy to
 
[C17: from French zeste peel of citrus fruits used as flavouring, of unknown origin]
 
'zestful
 
—adj
 
'zestfully
 
—adv
 
'zestfulness
 
—n
 
'zestless
 
—adj
 
'zesty
 
—adj

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