vinegary

adjective

vin·​e·​gary ˈvi-ni-g(ə-)rē 

1

a

: resembling vinegar : sour

b

: flavored with vinegar

2

: disagreeable, bitter, or irascible in character or manner

two vinegary fellows bickering

Synonyms of vinegary

• acidic
• acid
• sour

Examples of vinegary in a Sentence

vinegary potato salad

Recent Examples on the Web

Avoid tuba that looks too brown or tastes too vinegary. — Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

In fact, there was very little that the salt air and a bag of vinegary chips couldn't fix. — Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026

Some funky flavors can be good, like earthy, savory, leathery or smoky notes, while others such as vinegary, stinky or barnyardy are not. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026

The vinegary vegetables were far too acidic and spicy for the wine, which tasted flat and bitter alongside the giardiniera. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 21 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

vinegary

adjective

vin·​e·​gary ˈvin-i-g(ə-)rē 

: resembling vinegar : sour