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acidy

American  
[as-i-dee] / ˈæs ɪ di /

adjective

  1. of the nature of or resembling acid; sharp; sour.

    an acidy taste.


Etymology

Origin of acidy

acid + -y 1

Example Sentences

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A bit of acidy bile rode up her throat.

From The Guardian Mar. 18, 2013

This simple, supple premise allows for pop-cultural japes, low banter and a nice, acidy undertaste.

From Time Magazine Archive

The blender describes flavors as, acidy, bitter, smooth, neutral, flat, wild, grassy, groundy, sour, fermented, and hidey; and he mixes the coffees accordingly to obtain the desired taste in the cup.

From All About Coffee by William H. (William Harrison) Ukers

Low-grown Guatemalas are thin in the cup, but the coffees grown in the mountainous districts of Cobán and Antigua are quite acidy and heavy in body.

From All About Coffee by William H. (William Harrison) Ukers

It is frequently declared that some of these coffees are often acidy enough to sour cream if used straight.

From All About Coffee by William H. (William Harrison) Ukers

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