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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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And while the tangy, aromatic gravy is often considered the show stealer, it would lose much of its charm in the absence of its understated partner.

From BBC

The local Baniya community's traditionally strictly vegetarian cuisine not only celebrates seasonal produce but also gives the city its highly curated Indian desserts and sweets and unique street food, like chaat - spicy, tangy fried snacks.

From BBC

The other is unapologetically savory, studded with tangy giardiniera and cloaked in what I’ve taken to calling “edible confetti” — a joyful mix of crushed Parmesan crisps, bacon and fried shallots.

From Salon

I love using Portuguese bread for my breadcrumbs, it has a slight tangy flavor, like a more subtle version of sourdough that adds a great bite and toastiness to the mac and cheese.

From Salon

Oatmeal thrives on dairy and non-dairy alike: almond or oat milk, a spoonful of mascarpone, dollops of ricotta or labneh, tangy flavored yogurt, a little goat cheese.

From Salon