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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Studio owner Tess Cao opened the door to a private entrance, and I was greeted by by macrame wall art and the tangy smell of incense. Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025 Or pair the chocolate cake with another frosting (like a tangy cream cheese one); or pair the chocolate frosting with another cake (like this supremely tender olive oil cake). Olivia Quintana, Bon Appétit, 26 Jan. 2025 Invented in 1857 by E.R. Durkee, this creamy yet tangy blend of mayonnaise and mustard still has devoted fans in certain parts of the South. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025 That’s especially true of the savory-leaning Spicy Mango Fizz finished with a rim decorated in tangy Tajin. Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 21 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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