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tangy

[ tang-ee ]

adjective

tangier, tangiest.
  1. having a tang.


tangy

/ ˈæŋɪ /

adjective

  1. having a pungent, fresh, or briny flavour or aroma

    a tangy sea breeze

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ٲԲi·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tangy1

First recorded in 1870–75; tang 1 + -y 1
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Born in a small Mexico City candy shop and inspired by traditional Mexican flavors, these pops are an explosion of spicy, sweet and tangy.

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This way, when someone hears “cream cheese frosting,” that’s exactly what they taste—pure, tangy, balanced perfection.

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You don’t have to be from Charleston to appreciate its rich, tangy kick.

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Think of classic pairings: sautéed apples with pork chops, applesauce with latkes, or the tangy sweetness of prunes in dishes like Chicken Marbella.

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As a child, I loved eating ribs doused in sweet tangy KC BBQ sauce made with molasses, acidic vinegar and spicy chile powder alongside my cousins.

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