vinegary
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vinegary adjective
- 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.”
- 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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