piquance

/ˈpiːkəns/
noun
  1. A pleasantly sharp or spicy taste or flavor.
    • I love the piquance of ginger in Asian dishes.
    • The chef added chili flakes for extra piquance.
    • The piquance of the salsa came from fresh jalapeños.
  2. The quality of being interesting, exciting, or stimulating in a lively way.
    • Her stories had a piquance that kept everyone listening.
    • The piquance of the debate made it hard to look away.
    • There was a certain piquance in his witty remarks.
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