1. A
double-sided meaning - Used to comment on the (
particularly spicy) taste of Thai food. A positive comment in the eyes of Thais. A
negative comment in the eyes of farangs.. i.e. "That was spicy like Hell, and all I could feel was pain! ;( "
2. Usually a positive comment when used with other world foods, to comment positively on their delicious spicy attributes.
Thai Family Host : "How was
the food?"
Farang Guest : "Mmmm.. It was Thailicious!"
Thai Family Host smiles with
genuine delight
Farang Guest, with his last shreds of energy, forces a
trembling smile back