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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Pineapple casserole is the ultimate sweet-meets-savory dish, doubling as both a tangy side tish and a buttery dessert. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025 Sticky Honey-Soy Chicken Legs Bone-in, skin-on chicken legs glossed in a sticky honey mustard glaze strike the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and delightfully savory. Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025 Selling Miller’s hot dogs, the same dogs once sold at the Coliseum, Davie also totes an array of condiments, from classic ketchup, mustard, relish and sauerkraut to Kewpie, a tangy Japanese mayo that has proven unexpectedly popular. Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025 The finish is long and fruity, with a lingering tangy acidity. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tangy

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Apr. 2025.

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tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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