adj
tasty
TAYS-tee
adj
1
Having a good, enjoyable flavour.
"The curry was spicy and tasty."
"She whipped up a tasty pasta dish in twenty minutes."
2
(informal) Attractive or appealing, especially describing a person.
"He's always thought his neighbour was rather tasty."
3
(slang) Skilled or impressive at something, especially in sport or a fight.
"That winger is properly tasty on the ball."
How to Use Tasty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGood-tasting — and, informally, good-looking or impressively skilled.
When to use it
The "attractive person" and "skilled/tough" senses are informal British slang; stick to the food sense in formal writing.
Common pairings
a tasty meal
looks tasty
a tasty finish
Word Forms
tastier comparative, tasties plural, tastiest superlative
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Etymology
From taste plus the adjective suffix -y.