ac ‧ rid /ˈækrəd, ˈækrɪd/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Date: 1700-1800 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: acer 'sharp' ; influenced by acid ]
1 . an acrid smell or taste is strong and unpleasant and stings your nose or throat:
a cloud of acrid smoke
2 . formal an acrid remark expresses anger and criticizes someone strongly