Definition
- (adjective) Sour; like vinegar. “When Martha reopened the bottle of wine from the previous week's party, a vinegary whiff indicated that drinking it was out of the question.”
- (adjective) Acerbic, bitter. “Edward's maiden aunt was a vinegary old soul with a sharp tongue and quick temper; she would not be receiving a wedding invitation.”
- (adjective) Of a liquid, having turned partially or fully to vinegar.
Word stats
- Vinegary contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 8 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 4.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 15.
Words you can build
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Words starting with VIN
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Frequently asked questions
What does Vinegary mean?
Sour; like vinegar.
How many letters are in Vinegary?
Vinegary has 8 letters.
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