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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Greek yogurt is tangier than cottage cheese, which has a milder but saltier taste. Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025 With its subtle cherry flavor, the foam adds just the right amount of fruitiness to the chai base, resulting in a refreshingly tangy and sweet drink. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025 Brilliant mid palate with flavors that include brownies, orange segments and lava cake, with radiant acidity and a tangy finish. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Made with precisely three slices of thick tangy sourdough and creamy peanut butter, it's fried gently in butter to a subtle yet glorious golden brown. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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