vinegary

Definitions of vinegary
  1. adjective
    tasting or smelling like vinegar
    synonyms: acetose, acetous, vinegarish
    sour
    having a sharp biting taste
  2. adjective
    having a sour disposition; ill-tempered
    synonyms: vinegarish
    ill-natured
    having an irritable and unpleasant disposition
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