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aari

nounquality

Sharp, unpleasant taste; acrid, biting

Sharp and unpleasant in taste; acrid or harsh, often applied to flavours or feelings.

Example in use

Da jam's aari, I canna eat it.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/AAR-ee/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentharsh

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