tangy

English

Etymology

tang +‎ -y

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtæŋiː/

Adjective

tangy (comparative tangier, superlative tangiest)

1. having a sour, acidic or citrus taste
   • 2011 December 15, Felicity Cloake, “How to cook the perfect nut roast”, Guardian:

     Christmas queen Mary Berry's aubergine five-nut roast, from her Christmas Collection, is, as the name suggests, rather more focused on the nut side of things. Breadcrumbs play second fiddle to a medley of almonds, Brazils, chestnuts, pine nuts and pistachios which, although tangy with lemon juice and garlic, is outrageously dense. A single slice of this could leave you supine in front of the Queen's speech without even the wherewithal to reach for the remote control.

Derived terms

• tanginess

Translations

having a sour, acidic or citrous taste

Dutch: zurig (nl), zurige (nl) German: scharf (de) Finnish: kirpeä (fi), pistävä (fi) French: piquant (fr)

Norwegian: sterk (no) Spanish: please add this translation if you can Swedish: syrlig (sv) Turkish: keskin (tr)