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 pollo a la brasa at El Mono’s original location is the perfect combo of smoky and tangy. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 6 June 2025 Greek yogurt has an extra production step that gives it a thicker consistency and tangier taste than regular yogurt, which is milder and thinner. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025 The finish is long and savory, leaving a lingering, tangy herbal-saline note. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 The tangy flavor of the yogurt pairs well with the sweet lemon filling. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 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 Jun. 2025.

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tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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