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Tangy

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adj. having a sour, acidic or citrus taste

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

Having a tang; having an unpleasant acquired flavor, sound, or other characteristic.

WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

adj. tasting sour like a lemon

Word Usage

"Some cheesecakes are too tangy from the cheese, and others are lost under the overpowering flavors of the ingredients either added or poured on top."

Equivalent

sour

Variant

Tangier tangiest

Form

tanginess

Same Context

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