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a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Thai beer, iced tea, or Riesling, to pair with garlicky, spicy, tangy sweet flavor combinations.
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The wood smoke mixed with the beach smells to make a tangy perfume.
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Mesa 21’s chunky guacamole ($10) was the right combination of creamy, salty and tangy thanks to generous amounts of salt, pepper and lime.
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A mound of arugula and fresh basil goes on top, along with some tangy peperonata,...
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The chicken and fries arrived blanketed in a dark, ruddy sauce that was tangy and a little bit sweet.
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A long tubular variety called Misto No. 2 slithering into the pan, then a thick layer of kefalotyri cheese, with an aroma that gives the kitchen of Holy Trinity/Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church a promising tangy sharpness.
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These are just a bit more tangy than your standard deviled eggs.
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After, slide over to Florence for some tangy barbecue slaw with a twist of mustard, reminiscent of the Carolinas, at Bunyan's Bar-B-Que.
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First Known Use of tangy
1875
TANGY Defined for Kids
tangy
playDefinition of tangy for Students
tangier
;tangiest
: having a sharp taste or smell tangy juice
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