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tang

 

[ tรฆล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

dance

A Chinese-American dance that originated in the early 20th century. It combines elements of traditional Chinese dance with Western dance styles, such as jazz and swing.

Synonyms

Chinese-American dance, fusion dance

Examples of usage

  • The performers moved gracefully, showcasing their skills in the tang dance.
  • She learned how to do the tang during her summer dance classes.
Context #2 | Noun

fruit

A citrus fruit that is similar to an orange but with a sharper taste. It is often used in Asian cuisine and can be eaten fresh or used in cooking.

Synonyms

citrus fruit, sharp-tasting fruit

Examples of usage

  • She added some tang zest to the stir-fry for an extra burst of flavor.
  • The tang juice was refreshing on a hot summer day.
Context #3 | Verb

flavor

To add a sharp or tangy taste to something, typically through the use of citrus fruits or vinegar.

Synonyms

add zest, infuse with tang

Examples of usage

  • She decided to tang the salad dressing with a splash of lemon juice.
  • The chef recommended tanging the sauce with a hint of balsamic vinegar.

Translations

Translations of the word "tang" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ั‚ะฐะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tang

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tang

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tang

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tang

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tang

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tang

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tang

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tanq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tang

Word origin

The word 'tang' has a rich history, originating from Old English 'tang' meaning serpent or snake. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a sharp taste or flavor, possibly influenced by the tangy taste of citrus fruits. The term 'tang' also gained popularity in the dance world with the emergence of Chinese-American dance styles in the early 20th century. Today, 'tang' is a versatile word used to describe both a dance style and a flavor profile.

See also: tangent, tangerine, tangible, tangle, tangy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,968, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.