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pepper

Definition

noun: a food seasoning that is made by grinding the dried berries of an Indian plant along with their hard, black covers
noun: either of two pungent products from the fruit of an Indian plant ('Piper nigrum') that are used chiefly as condiments
verb: to add pepper to (food)
verb: to hit with or as if with rapid repeated blows
synonyms: black pepper, pelt, meleguetta pepper

Examples

His face 'is peppered with' freckles. [=he has freckles on many different parts of his face]
The reporters 'peppered' her 'with' questions. [=the reporters asked her a lot of questions]
The police used 'pepper spray' to bring the suspect under control.

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Movie quotes

(..) don't crash into geek mountain. I di. Greesa love is not a sprint,it's a marathon- - a relentless pursuit that only ends when she falls into your arms... or hits you with the pepper spray. No,I'm done with penny. I'm going to be more realistic and go after someone my own speed. Like who? (..)
2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Fuzzy Boots Corollary Season: 1 Episode 3