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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Perfect for sipping with a winter cheese plate as the wine’s fruit will complement tangy blue cheese and seasonal fruits like, pear, fig, and pomegranate. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Today, this tangy beverage is made by combining lactic acid bacteria with nonfat or low-fat milk. Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 Also terrific: the marinated cucumbers ($2.99), crunchy and tangy, and the springy Chengdu Zajiang noodles ($13.99), brightened with bok choy. Asher Price, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025 Chick-fil-A also has a savory tangy returning item on Jan. 7 — the Grilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich is back. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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