yeastiness

yeast·y

[yee-stee]
adjective, yeast·i·er, yeast·i·est.
1.
of, containing, or resembling yeast.
2.
frothy; foamy.
3.
youthful; exuberant; ebullient.
4.
trifling; frivolous.
5.
characterized by agitation, excitement, change, etc.: the yeasty years immediately following college.

Origin:
1590–1600; yeast + -y1

yeast·i·ly, adverb
yeast·i·ness, noun
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yeasty (ˈjiːstɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , yeastier, yeastiest
1.  of, resembling, or containing yeast
2.  fermenting or causing fermentation
3.  tasting of or like yeast
4.  insubstantial or frivolous
5.  restless, agitated, or unsettled
6.  covered with or containing froth or foam
 
'yeastily
 
adv
 
'yeastiness
 
n

yeasty (ˈjiːstɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , yeastier, yeastiest
1.  of, resembling, or containing yeast
2.  fermenting or causing fermentation
3.  tasting of or like yeast
4.  insubstantial or frivolous
5.  restless, agitated, or unsettled
6.  covered with or containing froth or foam
 
'yeastily
 
adv
 
'yeastiness
 
n

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