tangy

adjective

ˈtaŋ-ē How to pronounce tangy (audio)
tangier; tangiest
Synonyms of tangy
: having or suggestive of a tang

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a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from August 26–30, the PGA TOUR season finale, the TOUR Championship, will debut the Fuzzy Peach, a sweet and tangy vodka concoction that pays homage to Georgia’s iconic fruit, as its official cocktail. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Impossibly juicy to its core, the chicken is served with a clever tofu-mustard sauce that’s tangy, savory, and smooth (not unlike ranch but also definitely not ranch) and a winning, aromatic jiao chili sauce that burns with a sweet heat. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Crème fraîche is a slightly tangy cultured cream with around 30% fat. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 The attractive tree features dark green foliage and bright red, translucent fruit with a tangy flavor. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tangy

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

adjective
ˈtaŋ-ē How to pronounce tangy (audio)
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang
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