Basic Details
Word: Chilli
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A small, hot pepper used to add spice and flavour to food.
Synonyms: Pepper, cayenne
Antonyms: Sweet pepper
Idioms and Phrases
- Spice things up: To make something more exciting or interesting. Example: "To make the party more fun, they decided to spice things up with some games."
- Add a pinch of chilli: To add a little excitement or something extra to a situation. Example: "Her stories were great, but a pinch of chilli made them truly unforgettable."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We added some chilli to the soup to give it a spicy kick.
Example 2: My favourite dish is curry, especially when made with fresh green chillies.
Example 3: Some people love the heat of chilli, while others prefer milder flavours in their food.
Fun Fact
Did you know that chillies originated in Central and South America? They were brought to Europe by explorers in the late 15th century and quickly became popular around the world!
Famous Quote
"The chilli you bite today may be the one that brings you the fire of passion tomorrow." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "chilli" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A small, hot pepper
c) A kind of grain
d) A dessert
Answer: b) A small, hot pepper
2. Which of these is a synonym of "chilli"?
a) Cucumber
b) Cayenne
c) Potato
d) Tomato
Answer: b) Cayenne
3. Which sentence uses "chilli" correctly?
a) The chilli was very sweet and juicy.
b) I sprinkled some chilli powder over my pizza.
c) The chilli danced around the room.
d) The chilli is a type of fish.
Answer: b) I sprinkled some chilli powder over my pizza.
4. Which idiom means to make something more exciting?
a) Add a pinch of chilli
b) Spice things up
c) A hot topic
d) Hot off the press
Answer: b) Spice things up
5. What is the opposite of "chilli"?
a) Sweet pepper
b) N/A
c) Tomato
d) Carrot
Answer: a) Sweet pepper
