Provocative

noun

/pɹəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/

Word Frequency: 2.8

Definitions

1.noun(obsolescent) Something that provokes an appetite, especially a sexual appetite; an aphrodisiac.

2.adjectiveServing or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating.

3.adjectiveServing or tending to excite, stimulate or arouse sexual interest; sexy.

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