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caustic

C2 adj
gen /ˈkɔstɪk/

caustic /ˈkoːstɪk/ nghĩa là ăn mòn, ăn da

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  1. ăn mòn, ăn da

    Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.

    His answers were caustic.

    That's a redundant, caustic question.

    I ask you to spare me your caustic remarks.

  2. chua cay, gay gắt

    Sharp, bitter, cutting, biting, and sarcastic in a scathing way.

    usually

    "How now!" said Scrooge, caustic and cold as ever.

    Madame Beck esteemed me learned and blue; Miss Fanshawe, caustic, ironic, and cynical

    this set of worthies, who were only too prone to shut up their emotions with caustic words.

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