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