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 star of the recipe is a tangy balsamic vinegar reduction swirled in at the end of the churning process. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025 The finish is long and tight with lingering notes of lemon and a tangy, wet stone minerality. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025 Chefs share tips for replacing peppers with tangy ingredients. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025 Kefir has a tart, tangy flavor and a consistency similar to that of a yogurt drink. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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