Phrase guide

sour tooth

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A liking for foods that are sour.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, singular, uncommon

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Someone with a liking for sour foods.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, idiomatic, rare

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History

Etymology

By analogy with sweet tooth.