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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 Meridas are raised at higher altitudes than Cucutas, and good grades are sought for their peculiarly delicate flavor—which is neither acidy nor bitter—and heavy body.

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

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 Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)

For the first-named kind, the blender will mix together the coffees that have an acidy characteristic; while for a non-acidy blend, he will mix an acidy growth with one having a neutral flavor.

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

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