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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

    adjective. uk / ˈtæŋ.i / us / ˈtæŋ.i / Add to word list. A tangy flavour 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. Flavours & tastes. acidic. acidulous. acridly. aftertaste. ageusia. flavourless. flavoursome.

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

    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.

  4. 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.

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

    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.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › tangyTANGY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    having a pungent, fresh, or briny flavour or aroma. a tangy sea breeze. Discover More. Other Words From. tang i·ness noun. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of tangy 1. First recorded in 1870–75; tang 1 + -y 1. Discover More. Example Sentences.

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

    /ˈtæŋi/ /ˈtæŋgi/ IPA guide. Other forms: tangiest. Tangy foods, like vinegar and lemon juice, have a sharp, acidic flavor. Your salad will taste better if you pour plenty of tangy salad dressing on it.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › tangyTangy - definition of tangy by The Free Dictionary

    1. A distinctively sharp taste, flavor, or odor, as that of orange juice. 2. A distinctive quality: "Underneath it all was the tang of genuine adventure" (Jan Clausen). 3. A sharp point, tongue, or prong. 4. A projection by which a tool, such as a chisel or knife, is attached to its handle or stock. Also called shank.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiontangy 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.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTANGY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    TANGY definition: having a strong, sharp but pleasant taste or smell: . Learn more.

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

    Jun 2, 2024 · tangy (comparative tangier, superlative tangiest) having a sharp, pungent flavor