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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In a skillet or in the oven, the beans simmer in a tangy tomato sauce doused in rich olive oil, with oregano, garlic, and red pepper flakes shining through. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025 While what kind of crust a Key Lime pie should have is often up for discussion, there’s no debate as heated as what should top the tangy pie. Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 With jammy, juicy cherries swimming in a salty, tangy sauce, all spooned over crispy-skilled chicken, the foundation is strong. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025 Inside you’ll find fruit jams and pastes from tangy pineapple and strawberry to pumpkin, fig or even custard. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tangy

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 13 Oct. 2025.

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tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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