tangier; tangiest
Synonyms of tangynext
: having or suggestive of a tang

Examples of tangy in a Sentence

a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it. Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026 The flavor can be tangy, spicy, and even addictive. Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026 The cilantro lime brought it all together with a cool, slightly tangy finish. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026 This tangy shape-shifter has endured millennia of social and technological evolution and has emerged a culinary powerhouse many cooks can’t live or leaven without. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026 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 1 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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