vinegary

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective tasting or smelling like vinegar
  2. adjective having a sour disposition; ill-tempered

Etymology

From vinegar + -y.

In classic literature

Synonyms

acetose, acetous, vinegarish

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