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tangy (taŋē)

adjective tangi·er, tangi·est

having a tang, or pleasantly sharp flavor

tangy Related Forms
tangi·ness noun
tangy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • sauce: The final afternoon was preceded by a vast plate of chicken in a tangy sauce followed by fresh fruit salad.
  • flavor: Cajun - mixed with our unique blend of traditional Cajun herbs & spices, mashed potato to provide a tangy flavor.
  • salad: Try... adding some olive oil to pomegranate juice to make a tangy salad dressing.
  • cheese: The Greeks stress that this crumbly tangy cheese has been made in Greece from sheep's milk for the past 6,000 years.
  • taste: The leaves have a fiery tangy taste, a bit like rocket.
  • fruit: Tangy fruits ripened by Spanish sunrays, make my tastebuds Flamenco shouting pip pip ole!

Modifying Another Word

  • slightly: Orange in color with blue veining, it enjoys a slightly tangy aroma.
  • pleasantly: For a flavorsome roast duck, try cooking it with a dash of raspberry vinegar for a pleasantly tangy note.
  • beautifully: This beautifully tangy body oil contains a powerful synergy of detoxifying Seabuckthorn, Sea Fennel, Lemon and Juniper.
  • very: And a very tangy, tasty dressing in a little bag, to boot.

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