A person that adores the heat/spice that is derived from
hot chile peppers. Whether it is used in
raw form, in seasonings, or liquid enhancers
like hot
sauce, BBQ sauce, salsa, mustard or in any other form that increases heat to one's food.
A chilehead can also be classified as a gardener of hot pepper varieties that grows as a hobbyist and shares or sells the seeds or peppers. There are many Chilehead clubs on different social media platforms that share their
love of all things chile related. They also gather at events all over the world to share that admiration. The more extreme Chileheads will enter spicy eating contests for prizes and the accolades that come with victory.
Other versions of the
word - Chiliheads, Chilliheads