tangy

[tang-ee]

adjective

tangier, tangiest 

1. having a tang.

tangy

/ ˈtæŋɪ /

adjective

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

   a tangy sea breeze

Other Word Forms

• tanginess noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tangy¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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Not everyone is into the often strong, tangy flavor of many fermented foods.

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In the process, she become a San Francisco institution, as venerated as the Golden Gate Bridge and beloved as the city’s tangy sourdough bread.

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For the filling, I like to keep things classic and a touch tangy: cream cheese whisked with sour cream until smooth and glossy, sweetened just enough with powdered sugar.

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It features apples in three forms: a tender, applesauce-sweetened cake; diced, spiced roasted apples; and a tangy, fragrant apple butter–cream cheese frosting.

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• flavorful 
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• sweet 
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