Tangy: meaning, definitions and examples

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tangy

 

[ หˆtรฆล‹i ]

Adjective
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.

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

Etymology

The word 'tangy' originated from the Middle English word 'tang', meaning sharp taste or touch. It evolved over time to describe flavors that are sharp, acidic, and pleasantly strong. The term is commonly used to enhance descriptions of food and beverages, adding a sense of invigoration and zest to the overall experience.

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

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.