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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The McRib sandwich is made with boneless barbecue pork ribs smothered in a tangy sauce and topped with onions and pickles. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024 The McRib has transformed from a mere menu item into a signal that the holidays are here—tangy sauce and all. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 The McRib has seasoned boneless pork, tangy barbecue sauce, onions and pickles on a hoagie-style bun. Kelly Tyko, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024 Its signature drink is the Evita, a tangy twist on the classic Negroni, and another winner is the bottled piña colada. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 14 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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