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Meaning of vinegary

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vinegary

adjective

Definitions

  1. Sour; like vinegar.

    Example: 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.

  2. Acerbic, bitter.

    Example: Edward's maiden aunt was a vinegary old soul with a sharp tongue and quick temper; she would not be receiving a wedding invitation.

  3. Of a liquid, having turned partially or fully to vinegar.