tangier; tangiest
Synonyms of tangy
: having or suggestive of a tang

Examples of tangy in a Sentence

a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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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 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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