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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
  • Estrogen loss thins the vaginal tissue and changes the microbiome, leading to a less acidic environment -- a breeding ground for harmful bacteria that cause UTIs.
    — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Lime green piping traced an aubergine silk skirt; flashes of acidic color appeared on necklines and linings.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of acidic
Adjective
  • The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In a sequencer that resembled a large fridge, millions of short nucleic-acid fragments would be identified in the span of ten hours.
    — Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of acid
Adjective
  • It’s seasoned with sumac, which has a distinctly sour, earthy flavor.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026
  • More than half of the state’s likely voters believe that California is headed in the wrong direction, and 73% predict sour economic times in the state next year.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of sour
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“Tartish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tartish. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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