2006-09-01 01:45:48 · 6 answers · asked by T. T 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
the term I believe you are looking for is "acerbic." It means sharp, biting, or acid in temper, expression, or tone.
2006-09-01 01:48:35 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a·cer·bic (-sûrbk) KEY also a·cerb (-sûrb) KEY
ADJECTIVE:
Sour or bitter tasting; acid. See Synonyms at bitter.
Sharp or biting, as in character or expression: "At times, the playwright allows an acerbic tone to pierce through otherwise arid or flowery prose" (Alvin Klein).
2006-09-01 02:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by justasweetestthing 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Etymology
* acerb + -ic
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Pronunciation
a-cer*bic
* IPA: //
* SAMPA: //
aah-SUHR-bik
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Rhymes: -ÉË(r)bɪk
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Adjective
1. Sour or bitter.
2. Sarcastic or cynical - e.g. acerbic wit; "Well, he's certainly the bright bulb among the 25-watters..."
3. Sharp-tempered
quotations:
* "...he is one of the most acerbic people in his field, quick to take offense and not shy about telling people with whom he disagrees how much he thinks they have failed in thought and action." — Washington Post, May 5, 2005
2006-09-01 01:49:43 · answer #3 · answered by marumaar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: acer·bic
Pronunciation: &-'s&r-bik, a-
Function: adjective
: acid in temper, mood, or tone
- acer·bi·cal·ly /-bi-k(&-)lE/ adverb
2006-09-01 01:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by Zsoka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
belive it is mispelled: ACERBIC. acidic in tone or mood , bad temper.mean spirited, nothing really good to say. did someone call you this ( ha ha) sorry did not see the answer above mine till posted, oh well
2006-09-01 01:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean "acerbic": bitter or sharp in tone, taste, or manner
2006-09-01 05:28:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋