acerbic
Etymology

Attested since the 17th century, from .

Pronunciation
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA: /əˈsɜː(ɹ)bɪk/
  • (America) enPR: ə-sûr'bĭk, IPA: /əˈsɜ(ɹ)bɪk/
Adjective

acerbic

  1. Tasting sour or bitter.
  2. (figurative) Sharp, harsh, biting.
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