tangy

Tang  (täng)

A Chinese dynasty (618-907) that was known for its wealth and its encouragement of the arts and literature.

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tang ¹  (tng)

n.

1. A distinctively sharp taste, flavor, or odor, as that of orange juice. See Synonyms at taste.

2. A distinctive quality that adds piquancy.

3. A trace, hint, or smattering.

4. A sharp point, tongue, or prong.

5. A projection by which a tool, such as a chisel or knife, is attached to its handle or stock. Also called shank.

6. A surgeonfish.

tr.v. tanged, tang·ing, tangs

1. To furnish with a tang.

2. To give a tang to.

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[Middle English tange, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse tangi, point, sting.]

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tangi·ness n.

tangy adj.

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tang ²  (tng)

n.

A loud ringing sound; a twang.

intr. & tr.v. tanged, tang·ing, tangs

To twang or cause to twang; ring.

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[Imitative.]

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

tangy - tasting sour like a lemon lemonlike, lemony, sourish, tart sour - having a sharp biting taste

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tangy

adjective sharp, tart, piquant, biting, fresh, spicy, pungent, briny, acerb