sour on

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Meaning · English

To stop liking (something).

Register: colloquial

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

He soured on the trumpet, so she never heard it again.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sour on” mean?

To stop liking (something).

Is “sour on” formal or informal?

sour on is generally colloquial.