adj
tangy
TA-ngee
Tangy (adj) means having a sharp, zesty flavor. Example: “The salad dressing was tangy with lemon and vinegar.”
adj
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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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- tangier
- Superlative
- tangiest
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Etymology
From tang ("sharp taste") + the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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What does “tangy” mean?
The word “tangy” means having a sharp, zesty flavor. In plain terms, having a sharp, zesty taste, often sour or citrusy.
How do you pronounce “tangy”?
“Tangy” is pronounced TA-ngee (/ˈtæŋiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “tangy” in a sentence?
Here is “tangy” used in a sentence: “The salad dressing was tangy with lemon and vinegar.”
What part of speech is “tangy”?
“Tangy” is an adjective.
