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tangy

American  
[tang-ee] / ˈtæŋ i /

adjective

tangier, tangiest

  1. having a tang.

tangy British  
/ ˈtæŋɪ /

adjective

  1. having a pungent, fresh, or briny flavour or aroma

    a tangy sea breeze
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Other Word Forms

  • tanginess noun

Etymology

Origin of tangy

First recorded in 1870–75; tang 1 + -y 1

Example Sentences

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For days afterward, I had a jar of deeply savory, softly tangy vegetables ready to scatter over everything.

From Salon

Someone instructs you to tear off pieces and dip them in the accompanying guava and plantain chutneys, silky chickpea curry and punchy pepper jelly, pooled around a peninsula of tangy cultured butter.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s slightly tangy, pairing exceptionally well with preserved meats and dried fruits.

From Salon

The familiar chewy texture and tangy flavor of sourdough come from a complex mix of microorganisms that ferment the dough.

From Science Daily

“The result is a tangy, and fizzy drink,” she continues.

From Salon

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