vinegary

adjective

vin·​e·​gary ˈvi-ni-g(ə-)rē 

1

a

: resembling vinegar : sour

b

: flavored with vinegar

2

: disagreeable, bitter, or irascible in character or manner

two vinegary fellows bickering

Synonyms of vinegary

• acidic
• acid
• sour

Examples of vinegary in a Sentence

vinegary potato salad

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, there was very little that the salt air and a bag of vinegary chips couldn't fix. —Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026

Adding some of the sliced peppers, plus the brine they're packed in, adds a touch of heat and vinegary tang to an otherwise classic dish. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026

Korean chicken wing food truck Chef Jane Lim mixes the vinegary southern brine with crispy Korean batter frying Tossed in Korean style sauces– soy garlic, super spicy Korean rice cake (Hotbokki) or mildly spicy gochujang sauce (K Sauce). —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026

Arby’s version features slow-roasted beef, gooey Swiss cheese, pickled Giardiniera for a vinegary bite, and savory au jus for dipping. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

vinegary

adjective

vin·​e·​gary ˈvin-i-g(ə-)rē 

: resembling vinegar : sour