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    tangy
    /ˈtaŋi/

    adjective

    • 1. having a strong, piquant flavour or smell: "a tangy salad"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTANGY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    TANGY definition: 1. A tangy flavour is pleasantly strong and sharp: 2. A tangy flavor is pleasantly strong and…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tangyTangy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : having or suggestive of a tang. Synonyms. nippy. pungent. sharp. strong. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of tangy in a Sentence. a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste. Recent Examples on the Web. These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTANGY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Oct 30, 2017 · adjective. us / ˈtæŋ.i / uk / ˈtæŋ.i / Add to word list. A tangy flavor is pleasantly strong and sharp: a deliciously tangy lemon tart. Synonym. tart. Compare. acid adjective (CHEMICAL) sour adjective (TASTE) SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Flavors & tastes. acidic. acidulous. acridly. aftertaste. ageusia. flavorfully. flavorless.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tangyTangy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    The adjective tangy comes from tang, "strong flavor or smell." The earliest definition of tang was "a serpent's stinging tongue," from a root meaning "to bite." Definitions of tangy

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTANGY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    adjective. A tangy flavour or smell is one that is sharp, especially a flavour like that of lemon juice or a smell like that of sea air. It has a very metallic flavour and leaves a tangy sensation on your tongue. Synonyms: sharp, tart, piquant, biting More Synonyms of tangy. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtangy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of tangy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryTANGY - Definition & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

    Discover everything about the word "TANGY" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.

  9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › tangytangy - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 5, 2024 · tangy (comparative tangier, superlative tangiest) Having a sharp, pungent flavor.

  10. www.oed.com › dictionary › tangy_adjtangy, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adjective tangy mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective tangy. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › tangyTANGY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    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. Discover More.