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Meaning of provocative

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

provocative

Pronunciation:/pɹəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv//pɹəˈvɑk.ə.tɪv/

noun

Definitions

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

adjective

Definitions

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

  2. Serving or tending to excite, stimulate or arouse sexual interest; sexy.