adj
tangy
TA-ngee
adj
1
Having a sharp, zesty flavor.
"The salad dressing was tangy with lemon and vinegar."
"She loves tangy candies that make her mouth pucker."
How to Use Tangy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving a sharp, zesty taste, often sour or citrusy.
Common pairings
tangy sauce
tangy flavor
Word Forms
tangier comparative, tangiest superlative
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Etymology
From tang ("sharp taste") + the adjective-forming suffix -y.