Tangy: meaning, definitions and examples

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tangy

 

[หˆtรฆล‹i ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

flavor

Having a sharp, acidic taste; pleasantly strong and invigorating.

Synonyms

acidic, pungent, sharp, tart, zesty.

Examples of usage

  • The tangy flavor of the lemon juice added a refreshing kick to the salad.
  • The tangy sauce gave the dish a unique and zesty flavor.
  • The tangy aroma of the vinegar filled the kitchen.
  • The tangy taste of the pickle left a lingering tartness on my tongue.
  • The tangy yogurt dressing brought a burst of flavor to the vegetables.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'tangy' comes from 'tang', which has its roots in the Middle English word 'tang', meaning 'sharp taste'.
  • It first appeared in English literature in the late 19th century, becoming popular to describe flavors.
  • Related terms include 'tang' and 'tangerine', both reflecting a bright and lively flavor profile.

Science

  • Tasty tangy sensations are largely due to acids present in foods, such as citric acid in lemons and lactic acid in fermented products.
  • The human tongue can perceive a range of flavors, but tangy sensations stand out and can enhance configurations of taste overall.
  • Studies have shown that tangy flavors can increase salivation, helping the digestive process and enriching flavor experiences.

Translations

Translations of the word "tangy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รกcido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคŸเฅเคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sauer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ asam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธัะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwaล›ny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…ธใฃใฑใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ รกcido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ekลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงู…ุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kyselรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kyslรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ธ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kisel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัˆา›ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒŸแƒแƒ•แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ turลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ รกcido

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,218 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.