Acid Drop

Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪd drɒp/

Definitions of acid drop

noun a small, round piece of hard candy with a sour taste, often flavored with citrus or other fruits

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a packet of acid drops at the candy store.

A2 She popped an acid drop into her mouth and made a sour face.

B1 The acid drop melted in my hand before I could eat it.

B2 The acid drop was so sour that it made my eyes water.

C1 The artisanal acid drops were handcrafted with unique flavors.

C2 The connoisseur savored the delicate balance of sweetness and acidity in the acid drop.

Examples of acid drop in a Sentence

formal The chemist carefully measured out an acid drop for the experiment.

informal I dare you to try an acid drop, it's so sour!

slang Let's pop some acid drops and see where the night takes us.

figurative Her words felt like an acid drop on my heart, burning with their harshness.

Grammatical Forms of acid drop

• past tense: acid dropped
• plural: acid drops
• comparative: more acid drop
• superlative: most acid drop
• present tense: acid drops
• future tense: will acid drop
• perfect tense: have acid dropped
• continuous tense: is acid dropping
• singular: acid drop
• positive degree: acid drop
• infinitive: to acid drop
• gerund: acid dropping
• participle: acid dropped

Origin and Evolution of acid drop

First Known Use: 1828 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'acid drop' originated from the world of confectionery, specifically referring to a type of sour candy.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of sour candy, 'acid drop' has evolved to also refer to a type of skateboard trick where the skater drops into a ramp or bowl with a sharp turn.