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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Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025 These tangy berries deserve more respect. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025 For a sharper, tangier apple flavor, use Granny Smith. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025 At River Roots, Paul takes those fist-sized biscuits and uses them to sandwich tender smoked chicken thighs from Parts & Labor catering and tangy, peppery Alabama white sauce. Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tangy

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Oct. 2025.

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tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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