acid drop
The term "acid drop" can refer to a type of sour candy, a skateboarding trick, or a sharp remark.
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Definition
A2Confectionery
(general)A small, hard candy with a sharp, sour taste, typically made with citric or tartaric acid.
Example
- She offered me an acid drop, but I wasn't prepared for the sour taste.
B2Skateboarding
(technical, informal)A trick where the skater rides off a ledge and lands on the board without an ollie.
Example
- He nailed the acid drop perfectly, landing smoothly on the ramp below.
C1Language
(figurative)A sharp or biting remark.
Example
- Her comment about his work was an acid drop that left him speechless.
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