Tangy
/ΛtΓ¦Ε.i/noun
Having a sharp taste or smell.
Did you know?The word "tangy" is linked to the Old English 'tang', meaning 'a sharp taste,' revealing a long history of flavor and sensation that goes beyond just food.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
tang
βA sharp, biting taste or flavor.β
Middle English
ME
tangy
βCharacterized by a strong, sharp flavor.β
16th Century
English
tangy
βReferring to a strong flavor, especially in food.β
Modern English
English
tangy
βDescribing a sharp, often pleasantly sour taste.β
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