tangy

adjective

ˈtaŋ-ē How to pronounce tangy (audio)
tangier; tangiest
Synonyms of tangy
: having or suggestive of a tang

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a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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The floral and warm forest floor aromatics complemented the tangy red, blue and black fruits, among them damson plum, through which runs a vein of Herbs de Provence. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 Combined with fresh lemon and tangy cream cheese, the concentrate creates a super simple frozen treat everyone will love on a hot summer day. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 This is a classic springtime dessert made with tangy cream cheese frosting and two layers of dense, moist cake made with plenty of grated carrot for texture and flavor. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 From tangy tangerine to bold cobalt blues and electric purples, the most vibrant nail polishes for summer go with pretty much anything. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 July 2026 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

adjective
ˈtaŋ-ē How to pronounce tangy (audio)
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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