tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

Examples of tangy in a Sentence

a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Smokey, tangy, and subtly sweet—the overall flavor somehow captures the essence of a warm, breezy evening on the beach. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025 These items make their return from 2024, but does this sweet and tangy combination work together? Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2025 Classic Persian recipes often call on bold ingredients: aromatic spices like cardamom and saffron, floral rose water, and tangy pomegranate molasses. Sheela Prakash, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2025 Sourdough Sourdough bread, known for its unique and tangy flavor, is made by fermenting lactic acid bacteria and yeast. Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Ld, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tangy

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tangy was in 1875

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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tangy. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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