vinegary
English
Adjective
vinegary (comparative more vinegary, superlative most vinegary)
- sour, like vinegar
- When Martha reopened the bottle of wine from the previous week's party, a vinegary whiff indicated that drinking it was out of the question.
- (figuratively) acerbic, bitter
- Edward's maiden aunt was a vinegary old soul with a sharp tongue and quick temper; she would not be receiving a wedding invitation.
- of a liquid, having turned partially or fully to vinegar.
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sour like vinegar
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having turned partially or fully to vinegar
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