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Definition sour in British English

sour adjective

adjective
/ˈsaʊə(r)/
1

with a taste like a lemon

Example

The beer tasted slightly sour.

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1.1

with an unpleasant taste or smell, especially because of no longer being fresh

Example

The milk's gone sour.

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Example

When I said hello, he gave me a really sour look!

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Definition sour in British English