Canadian English Meaning of bitter

bitter

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Definitions and Meaning of bitter in English

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bitter (n)

English term for a dry sharp-tasting ale with strong flavor of hops (usually on draft)

the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

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bitter (v)

make bitter

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bitter (s)

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

very difficult to accept or bear

harsh or corrosive in tone

expressive of severe grief or regret

proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity

causing a sharp and acrid taste experience

causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold

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bitter (r)

extremely and sharply

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bitter (n.)

AA turn of the cable which is round the bitts.

Any substance that is bitter. See Bitters.

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bitter (v. t.)

Having a peculiar, acrid, biting taste, like that of wormwood or an infusion of hops; as, a bitter medicine; bitter as aloes.

Causing pain or smart; piercing; painful; sharp; severe; as, a bitter cold day.

Causing, or fitted to cause, pain or distress to the mind; calamitous; poignant.

Characterized by sharpness, severity, or cruelty; harsh; stern; virulent; as, bitter reproach.

Mournful; sad; distressing; painful; pitiable.

To make bitter.

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bitten => bitten, bitted => bitten, bittacle => binnacle, bittacidae => Hanging flies, bitt pin => Bitt pin,