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

Next are the sunny days and cool nights of high-altitude summers, which encourage production of sugars and other compounds that make the fruits teasingly tangy and blissfully sweet. — Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026

Here are seven tips that make a real difference in texture, plus an easy recipe for the buttery, tangy lemon pepper wet wings Atlanta knows and loves. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Its tangy essence, much like vinegar or lemon juice, means it can be swapped out for some of the existing acid. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 23 Sep. 2026

Green olives make a salty, tangy substitute for capers in the dressing. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 20 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