əˈsɜːbɪti əˈsɝbɪdi ˈbɪtənəs ˈdʒɔndɪs ˈdʒɔːndɪs ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ ˈsaʊə a rough and bitter manner a sharp sour taste the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth