subacid

sub·ac·id

adj \ˌsəb-ˈa-səd\

Definition of SUBACID

: somewhat acrimonious : cutting <subacid comments>

— sub·ac·id·ly adverb

— sub·ac·id·ness noun

Origin of SUBACID

Latin subacidus, from sub- + acidus acid

First Known Use: 1760

Rhymes with SUBACID

Abbasid, antacid, diacid