ಕಟುತೆ

ಅಲರ್ ನಿಘಂಟು (ವಿ. ಕೃಷ್ಣ)

1. 1.
   noun

   an instance or the quality of - a) having a sharp or strong taste or smell, esp. so as to produce a pricking sensation; pungent; acrid; b) being bitter or virulent; c) burning or corroding organic tissue; being caustic; d) being sarcastic or biting (said of words, remarks etc.); reproaching, abusing harshly; e) being disagreeable or unpleasant (said of behaviour); f) being hot or impetuous; acting without reasoning.