Definition of chary

acrimonious Definition: (adjective) biting, harsh, caustic. Petersons.com

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char·y    (châr) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:
char·i·er , char·i·est

1. Very cautious; wary: was chary of the risks involved.
2. Not giving or expending freely; sparing: was chary of compliments.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English chari, careful, sorrowful, from Old English cearig, sorrowful, from cearu, sorrow ; see care

OTHER FORMS:
chari·ly (Adverb), chari·ness (Noun)

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