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Examples of tangy in a Sentence
a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Garnish with a pickle spear and enjoy the bold, tangy twist.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
These savory and chewy bites are usually topped with fresh scallions and are served with a tangy soy sauce.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Most recipes start with a tangy buttermilk batter ramped up with one or more flavors of jam and a flurry of ground spices.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Traditional cream cheese frosting is tangy and creamy, thanks to cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
1875, in the meaning defined above
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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tangy. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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