tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

Examples of tangy in a Sentence

a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
Recent Examples on the Web The electric pink, tangy pickled eggs and beets are often a traditional addition to Easter holiday tables—for obvious reasons. Kate Ramos, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024 The brisket is chopped for all to see, then doused in a sweet and tangy sauce and doled out for sandwiches. Drew Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tangy 

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Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 7 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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