-licious

suffix

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Definitions

Suffix
  1. 1
    Used to form intensified adjectives indicating deliciousness, from nouns and adjectives. morpheme

    "If you prefer your burgers hot and spicy, then add the jalapeño seeds to this veggie-licious wrap."

Example

More examples

"If you prefer your burgers hot and spicy, then add the jalapeño seeds to this veggie-licious wrap."

Etymology

Rebracketing of delicious.

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