Meanings
Readings
Common Words
harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; pungent; astringent
Colloquial
sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; harsh
Colloquial
nasty; gross; disgusting; brutal
Slang
awesome; amazing; incredible; cool
harshness; acridity; astringent taste; bitter taste
feeling rough (of the throat); irritated
acrid; pungent
acrid; pungent; irritating
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