Word details
えぐい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word えぐい.
Dictionary
Entry
1
harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; pungent; astringent
Examples
この鍋物はえぐいよ。
This stew tastes acrid.
2
Colloquial
sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; harsh
3
Colloquial
nasty; gross; disgusting; brutal
4
Slang
awesome; amazing; incredible; cool
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