vinegary

adjective

vin·​e·​gary ˈvi-ni-g(ə-)rē How to pronounce vinegary (audio)
Synonyms of vinegarynext
1
a
: resembling vinegar : sour
b
: flavored with vinegar
2
: disagreeable, bitter, or irascible in character or manner
two vinegary fellows bickering

Examples of vinegary in a Sentence

vinegary potato salad
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of vinegary was circa 1730

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“Vinegary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinegary. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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vinegary

adjective
vin·​e·​gary ˈvin-i-g(ə-)rē How to pronounce vinegary (audio)
: resembling vinegar : sour

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