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- [vin-i-guh-ree]
- /ˈvɪn ɪ gə ri/
- /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vin-i-guh-ree]
- /ˈvɪn ɪ gə ri/
Definitions of vinegary word
- adjective vinegary of the nature of or resembling vinegar; sour; acid: a vinegary taste. 1
- adjective vinegary having a disagreeable character or manner; crabbed; ill-tempered: a vinegary person. 1
- adjective vinegary acerbic-tasting 1
- adjective vinegary If something has a vinegary taste or smell, it tastes or smells of vinegar. 0
- adjective vinegary containing vinegar; tasting of or like vinegar 0
- adjective vinegary bad-tempered, sour, or peevish 0
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Origin of vinegary
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; vinegar + -y1
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Parts of speech for Vinegary
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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vinegary popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
vinegary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vinegary
adj vinegary
- absinthian — a green, aromatic liqueur that is 68 percent alcohol, is made with wormwood and other herbs, and has a bitter, licorice flavor: now banned in most Western countries.
- acetous — containing, producing, or resembling acetic acid or vinegar
- acid — An acid is a chemical substance, usually a liquid, which contains hydrogen and can react with other substances to form salts. Some acids burn or dissolve other substances that they come into contact with.
- bearish — On the stock market, if there is a bearish mood, prices are expected to fall. Compare bullish.
- bitter — In a bitter argument or conflict, people argue very angrily or fight very fiercely.
adjective vinegary
- acetose — Sour like vinegar; acetous.
- acidulated — Simple past tense and past participle of acidulate.
- curdled — Containing curds.
- fermented — Also called organized ferment. any of a group of living organisms, as yeasts, molds, and certain bacteria, that cause fermentation.
- waspy — Sometimes Disparaging and Offensive. of, relating to, or characteristic of WASPs: a Waspy country club.
Antonyms for vinegary
adjective vinegary
- helping — the act of helping; aid or assistance; relief or succor.
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