aftertaste \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun Etymology:after (IV) + taste 1.: persistence of a sensation of flavor after the stimulating substance has passed out of contact with the sensory end organs for taste — used especially of unpleasant flavors < the powder leaves no bitter aftertaste — Scientific Monthly > 2.: a remnant or recurrence (as of an emotion) < the aftertaste of hot anger >