bitter

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɪtə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɪtər/

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Homophones

• bidder (in some dialects)

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. When something is bitter, it is harsh and is usually referring to the cold.

   There's a bitter wind.

Noun

Singular bitter

Plural bitters

1. A type of beer made with hops.

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