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- [tang-ee]
- /ˈtæŋ i/
- /ˈtæŋ.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tang-ee]
- /ˈtæŋ i/
Definitions of tangy word
- adjective tangy having a tang. 1
- adjective tangy sharp tasting 1
- adjective tangy A tangy flavour or smell is one that is sharp, especially a flavour like that of lemon juice or a smell like that of sea air. 0
- adjective tangy having a pungent, fresh, or briny flavour or aroma 0
- adjective tangy having a tang, or pleasantly sharp flavor 0
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Origin of tangy
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; tang1 + -y1
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Parts of speech for Tangy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tangy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
tangy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tangy
adj tangy
- acerb — bitter or sour
- acetous — containing, producing, or resembling acetic acid or vinegar
- aperitive — aperient.
- gingery — having the flavor or pungence of ginger; spicy: gingery cookies.
- herbaceous — of, relating to, or characteristic of an herb; herblike.
adjective tangy
- acetose — Sour like vinegar; acetous.
- flavorful — full of flavor; tasty.
- fruity — resembling fruit; having the taste or smell of fruit.
- nosey — unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome.
- odoriferous — yielding or diffusing an odor.
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