vinegar

/ˈvɪnɪɡər/
noun
  1. A sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol, used in cooking, cleaning, and preserving.
    • The recipe calls for apple cider vinegar and olive oil.
    • She added a splash of vinegar to the salad dressing.
    • White vinegar is great for cleaning windows without streaks.
  2. A sour or sharp quality in someone's character or tone.
    • Her comments were full of vinegar, but she didn't mean any harm.
    • There was a hint of vinegar in his voice when he replied.
    • The critic's review had a touch of vinegar that surprised readers.
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