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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Sour cream: Swap with Greek yogurt or crème fraîche for a similar tangy flavor. Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 One of the highlights of its vegan menu is the lemon meringue tart with the airiest Italian moraine and a tangy lemon curd base. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 They’re enriched with egg yolks and butter and turn out big and soft — and tangy with the help of a little sourdough starter. Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024 On a holiday table chock-full of dishes that are rich and richer, something raw and tangy is a welcome contrast. Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 26 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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