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Word: Acerbic
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from Latin acerbus ‘sour-tasting’ + -ic
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈsəːbɪk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright
Short Definition:sharp and forthright
Examples:- his acerbic wit
Definition:
tasting sour or bitter.
Short Definition:tasting sour or bitter
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