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Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
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Meaning of acrid
adjective
- Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste. Example: Sodium polyacrylate is an acrid salt.
- Causing heat and irritation. Example: The bombardier beetle sprays acrid secretions to defend itself.
- Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating. Example: That man has an acrid temper.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.