Associations to the word «Vinegary»

Wiktionary

VINEGARY, adjective. Sour, like vinegar
VINEGARY, adjective. (figuratively) acerbic, bitter
VINEGARY, adjective. Of a liquid, having turned partially or fully to vinegar.

Dictionary definition

VINEGARY, adjective. Tasting or smelling like vinegar.
VINEGARY, adjective. Having a sour disposition; ill-tempered.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats