tartish

adjective

Definition of tartishnext
as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids for this pie, use firm, tartish apples and not one of those mushy, insipid varieties

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  1. acidic
  2. acid
  3. sour
Adjective
  • The acidic qualities of both the apple and vinegar will kill the bacteria under the feet and nails.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Some researchers have proposed that, when filled with an acidic liquid, the assembly could generate a small electrical charge.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of acidic
Adjective
  • There was an acid trip of a halftime show starring Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, and Shakira.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 July 2026
  • Lithium-ion, lead-acid, sodium-ion and other technologies all have a role to play in the electrification landscape.
    — Darren Tan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of acid
Adjective
  • By Day 5 your starter should be bubbly, double in size in a day, and smell nutty and sour.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The search turned sour when one of the actors was put off to discover a young, inexperienced woman sitting in the director’s chair.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of sour
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“Tartish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tartish. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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