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vinegary


vin·e·gary

adj \ˈvi-ni-g(ə-)rē\

Definition of VINEGARY

1
a : resembling vinegar : sour b : flavored with vinegar
2
: disagreeable, bitter, or irascible in character or manner <two vinegary fellows bickering>

First Known Use of VINEGARY

circa 1730

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