tartest
Maximally puckering flavor
Tartest is the superlative form of tart—the most sharp or acidic in taste, or the most cutting in manner.
A lemon might be the tartest fruit in the bowl; a critic's tartest remark is their sharpest.
She saved her tartest comments for the finale.
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
green apple · tamarind · sauerkraut · kimchi · pickled · yogurt · kefir · sorrel
Spicy root used as condiment
- wasabiPungent green root paste
- mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
- radishPeppery edible root
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
chili · garlic · onion · jalapeno · habanero · cayenne · scallion · arugula
lemon
Acidic yellow citrus
grapefruit · green apple · tamarind · sauerkraut · kimchi · pickled · yogurt · kefir · sorrel · underripe
horseradish
Spicy root used as condiment
ginger · chili · garlic · onion · jalapeno · habanero · cayenne · scallion · arugula · vinegar
sarcastic
Mockingly insincere in tone
cynical · cutting · mocking · derisive · witty · stinging · mordant · vitriolic · acerbic · sharp-tongued
quinine
Antimalarial alkaloid from bark
- wormwoodBitter herb for absinthe
- gentianFlowering alpine plant
- unsweetenedContains no sweetener
cacao · coffee · tonic · endive · dandelion · radicchio · arugula · kale · fenugreek · grapefruit