pungency(noun) noun1. wit having a sharp and caustic quality- he commented with typical pungencySimilar word(s): biteDefinition categories: communication, humor, humour, wit, witticism, wittiness2. a strong odor or taste property- the pungency of mustardSimilar word(s): bite, raciness, sharpnessDefinition categories: attribute, spice, spicery, spiciness