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adjective
- 1. having a strong, piquant flavour or smell: "a tangy salad"
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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.
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.
: 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 The pork melts into the bun, and the pickles and spicy mustard bring tangy, sharp relief.
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.
adjective. 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.
/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.
Definition of tangy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
