tangy

adjective

ˈtaŋ-ē How to pronounce tangy (audio)
Definition of tangynext
as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste

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Recent Examples of tangy Everything can and should be enjoyed with sumac, a tangy spice made from ground berries. — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 People love its light, chewy texture, airy, sponge-like interior and slightly tangy flavor. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Swangy describes foods that blend sweet, spicy and tangy flavors. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026 Swangy is the word the food industry is using to describe flavors that hit sweet, spicy and tangy all at once. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tangy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
  1. spicy
  2. pungent
  3. delicious
Adjective
  • Tender cuts of meat, spicy cucumber salads, and lobster mac and cheese are rich but not overpowering, satisfying but not overly filling, and beautifully presented.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Such a scent—defined by its brightness, as well as its signature woody and spicy character—is comprised of fresh ginger and cedar notes with the smokiness of vetiver and the roundness of tonka beans.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of spicy
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  • This scientific understanding is enabling cultivators to engineer diverse, less pungent strains and driving innovation in discreet, low-odor products like edibles and vapes.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Most recently, Fresh Market Place had a bin of papalo, a pungent leafy herb grown by a local in his backyard.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of pungent
Adjective
  • Fresh corn is a summertime staple, and there are plenty of delicious ways to put it to good use.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The food in the modernist dining hall is delicious, but sparse.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious

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