bitter

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 1.1 Homophones 2 Adjective 3 Noun

[change] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈbɪtə/
• (US) IPA: /ˈbɪtər/
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[change] Homophones

• bidder (in some dialects)

[change] Adjective

Positive bitter

Comparative more bitter

Superlative most bitter

1. The taste of black coffee and many medicines. This is the taste of a chemical base.

   Yuk! That tastes bitter.

2. A little angry for a long time.

   She still feels bitter towards him because of something he did last year.

3. Harsh, usually cold

   There's a bitter wind.

[change] Noun

Singular bitter

Plural bitters

1. A type of beer made with hops.

   "I'd like a pint of bitter please, barman."