puckery Definition
causing a puckering sensation in the mouth, usually due to sourness or astringency.
Using puckery: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puckery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The lemonade was too puckery for my taste.
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The wine had a puckery aftertaste.
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The unripe fruit tasted puckery and unpleasant.
puckery Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for puckery
- astringent
- acidic
- tart
- sour
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Summary: puckery in Brief
'Puckery' [puhk-uh-ree] is an adjective that describes a sensation of puckering in the mouth, usually caused by sourness or astringency. It can be used to describe food and drinks that are tart or acidic, such as 'The lemonade was too puckery for my taste.'
