vinegary
Americanadjective
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of the nature of or resembling vinegar; sour; acid.
a vinegary taste.
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having a disagreeable character or manner; crabbed; ill-tempered.
a vinegary person.
adjective
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containing vinegar; tasting of or like vinegar
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bad-tempered, sour, or peevish
Etymology
Origin of vinegary
Example Sentences
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But Jude is more vinegary and direct about his concerns than he is melodramatic.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Don’t miss your choice of creamy or vinegary potato salad, nor the meat-salad that is fleischsalat, if you go that way.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023
My family likes their dressing on the vinegary side.
From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2023
His tone color on the piano can shift from vinegary to supple in seconds.
From New York Times • Aug. 7, 2023
Mr. Brisbane looked a little vinegary again on Monday morning, though.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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