Hyphenation
pun·gentTurkish pronunciation
pʌncıntSynonyms
acid,
acrid,
aromatic,
bitter,
effluvious,
hot,
nosey,
odoriferous,
peppery,
piquant,
poignant,
racy,
rich,
salty,
seasonedPronunciation
/ˈpənʤənt/ /ˈpʌnʤənt/
Etymology
[ -j&nt ] (adjective.) 1597. From Latin pungens (stem pungent-), present participle of pungo (“to sting”).