tangy

adjective

ˈtaŋ-ē 

tangier; tangiest

: having or suggestive of a tang

Synonyms of tangy

• spicy
• pungent
• delicious

Examples of tangy in a Sentence

a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste

Recent Examples on the Web

Pickled Pickled watermelon rinds are a tangy addition to salads, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026

The same terrain also allows for an extraordinary range of fruit to flourish, from the tangy lulo and citrusy-sweet passion fruit to the juicy guava and the tart tomate de árbol. — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026

This makes a nice vegetarian dinner when served with a salad with a tangy vinaigrette. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 7 Sep. 2026

For a creamy, just-tangy-enough spinach-artichoke dip, newsletters editor Erin Neil’s not-so-secret ingredient is this classic mayonnaise. — Matt Piper, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tangy

• kanji

Kids Definition

tangy

adjective

ˈtaŋ-ē 

tangier; tangiest

: having or suggestive of a tang