scovillebrave

/ˈskɒvɪlˌbreɪv/adjectiveVerified New

Also in: Scovillekühn (Deutsch) · scovillardo (Español) · scovillave (Français)

Describing the diner who insists, through streaming eyes, that the heat is fine and the dish should be spicier.

The scovillebrave orders the hottest option as a statement and defends it mid-sweat. Tears are rebranded as flavor; milk is declined as retreat. Their courage is real, their taste buds are casualties, and they will do it all again at the next restaurant, on principle.

Etym. — Scoville + brave — courage measured on the pepper scale.

Rel. — tastetribunal · saucehoard

Novelty check: APPROVE

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