acerbic

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acerbic

Pronounced:
< ah-sir-bick >

It means:
Harsh expression. Making a bitter face.

Daily use:
You look a little acerbic. Perhaps I can cheer you up.

Memory trick:

ace (reminds of) = ace or being good at something
r (reminds of) = are
bic (reminds of) = bicker

ACE aRe BICker

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