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Meaning ofsourin English

sour

Comparative Adjectivesourer
Superlative Adjectivesourest
Past Tensesoured
Participle Verbsouring
Third Person Singularsours

Definitions

Adjective
1. tasting acidic; sharp
2. made rancid by fermentation
  The sour milk was thrown away immediately.
3. having a rancid smell
  The sour smell from the dumpster was unbearable.
4. unfriendly or hostile in manner
  She gave a sour look to the stranger who approached her.
5. unfavorable or unpleasant; unhappy
  The team was in a sour mood after losing the game.
6. tasting acidic or sharp; unpleasant
  The sour expression on his face showed his disappointment.
7. having a peevish or irritable personality
  The sour disposition of the old man made him unpopular.
8. soil that is excessively acidic
  Farmers often test the soil to determine if it is too sour.
9. petroleum with high sulfur content
  The refinery processed sour crude oil from the new well.
10. out of tune (musically)
  The musician adjusted her instrument to fix the sour notes.
Noun
1. a sharp, acidic taste sensation
  The sour taste in her mouth was unpleasant.
2. a whiskey-based cocktail (with citrus, sugar)
  A classic sour cocktail typically includes lemon juice.
3. a sweet with a sharp, sour flavor
  The candy store sold a variety of sours in different flavors.
Verb
1. to make something sour; spoil
  The bacteria will sour the milk if it's not refrigerated.
2. to become sour naturally
  The cream soured quickly because it was left at room temperature.
3. to disillusion or embitter someone
  The constant rejections began to sour her enthusiasm for the project.
4. to become disenchanted or dissatisfied
  The experience soured him on the idea of traveling alone.

Compounds / Phrases

sour gourd sourball go sour sourpusses