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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Generally, red apples are considered sweeter, and green apples are more tangy and crispy. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025 These pork chops with apples strike the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 The fan-favorite Mountain Dew flavor available at Taco Bell will soon come in the form of a sweet and tangy dessert that many fans speculate could be made available sometime in November. Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025 The sweet and tangy apple glaze in this recipe has a hint of heat from cayenne pepper. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2025.

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tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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