# pungency

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpʌnd͡ʒənsi/

## Definitions
1. The state of being pungent.
2. A foul odor.

## Etymology
From pungent + -cy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pungency