tartiness

/ˈtɑrtinəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being sharp, sour, or acidic in taste.
    • The tartiness of the green apple made my mouth pucker.
    • I love the tartiness of fresh lemon in my tea.
    • The yogurt's tartiness was balanced by a drizzle of honey.
  2. The quality of being sharp, critical, or cutting in speech or manner.
    • He spoke with a tartiness that suggested he was annoyed.
    • Her tartiness during the meeting surprised everyone who knew her as friendly.
    • The reviewer's tartiness made the article entertaining but harsh.
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