puckery

adjective

Definition of puckerynext
as in astringent

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Recent Examples of puckery As the base for a marinade and grilling sauce, passion fruit's puckery tartness—think mango and pineapple with a slightly sour kick—is an ideal complement to rich, buttery shellfish. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022 Their recipe combines silky texture, puckery tartness and richness (courtesy of olive oil) in every bite. — Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2022 Tropical mango and guava layer under red cherry, berry, and orange peel flavors, with a minerally salinity emerging with pithy, puckery lime zest on a beautifully long and intense finish. — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 13 May 2022 The curd will stay fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks and adds a puckery sweetness to simple breakfasts like pancakes or a piece of toast long after the dutch baby is eaten up. — Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 25 Feb. 2022 Hibiscus can be astringent, and many temper its puckery qualities with sugar to a cloying effect. — Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2021 The Passion Fruit release in their Frucht series is downright puckery. — Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, 10 Mar. 2021 The roll-up goes into the fryer and voilà — a next-level spin on 'Minnesota sushi' that hits all the crispy, creamy, salty and puckery notes. — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 19 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puckery
  1. astringent
  2. tangy
  3. zesty
  4. pungent
Adjective
  • Otherwise, the oblong fruit is astringent enough to make your mouth pucker.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Flavor Gone are the days when instant was synonymous with weak coffee, bitter and astringent, and mainly made with Robusta beans instead of the preferred arabica.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of astringent
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  • Next are the sunny days and cool nights of high-altitude summers, which encourage production of sugars and other compounds that make the fruits teasingly tangy and blissfully sweet.
    — Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Here are seven tips that make a real difference in texture, plus an easy recipe for the buttery, tangy lemon pepper wet wings Atlanta knows and loves.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of tangy
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  • The orange bitters add a dry and zesty citrus character, and the Bénédictine brings a late-palate honeyed complexity that is warmed with baking spices.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • His debut carried that discovery into zesty shades of its own, including bright greens, yellows and oranges.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of zesty
Adjective
  • Many glass cleaners use ammonia to cut through grease and grime, but instead of leaving your appliances polished and shiny, the pungent solution can actually leave a streaky, cloudy sheen on stainless steel.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Rordam recommends avoiding fish and other pungent foods leading up to the open house and addressing any lingering odors beforehand.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of pungent

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“Puckery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puckery. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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