tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

Examples of tangy in a Sentence

a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste
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Starting September 3, customers can order McDonald’s version of the tangy sauce on the side of their nuggets or fries or on a few new menu items. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025 For instance, Lay’s Dill Pickle Potato Chips and Taylor Farms’ Dill Pickle Salad Kit bring the tangy crunch into everyday foods. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025 The sauce adds a nice tangy touch, and it’s cooked to perfection. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025 Known for its thick, fluffy crust, molten cheese and tangy sauce, this pizzeria has built a reputation as one of New York City’s most iconic (square) slice shops since opening in 2012. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tangy

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tangy was in 1875

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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tangy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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tangy

adjective
tangier; tangiest
: having or suggestive of a tang

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