Definitions
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- noun The quality or state of being
tangy .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a tart spicy quality
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Examples
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Although I'm surprised to find I miss the faint tanginess Nigella's sour cream imparted although full marks for accuracy, Marcus, this is the first cheesecake I find myself actively picking at as I portion it out – it is indeed deliciously smooth, rather than fluffy, and really quite moreish.
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Memaw always used peeled russets, mustard, Miracle Whip (mayonaise just doesn't have the same tanginess), chopped sweet pickles (relish doesn't have the same crunch) a little pickle juice, and always some of that mornings bacon (crumbled up) with some of the drippings, along with a small jar of drained pimentoes and chopped hard boiled eggs.
Texas potato salad, what is it? | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2009
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While a certain tanginess is vital to prevent the sugar in a barbecue marinade, necessary for that caramelised crust, from turning the rack to candy, I think there's a bit too much going on here.
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Again, the set is far too solid, but I do like the slight tanginess which helps to balance the rich sweetness of the cream.
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The tanginess of the two fruits remains in the finished dish, leaving you with an almost refreshing dessert that goes great with vanilla ice cream.
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While a certain tanginess is vital to prevent the sugar in a barbecue marinade, necessary for that caramelised crust, from turning the rack to candy, I think there's a bit too much going on here.
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I'm tasting a lot of bitterness and on the finish I'm getting the tanginess of molasses.
Craft Beer Brewers Turn to American History for Inspiration 2011
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I'm tasting a lot of bitterness and on the finish I'm getting the tanginess of molasses.
Craft Beer Brewers Turn to American History for Inspiration 2011
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I topped the burrito with a good squirt of their hottest habanero salsa to counter the mild tanginess of the tomatillo.
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Smoked blue cheese has an even stronger flavor still, with the tanginess of the cheese and the strong, smokey flavor that I associate with barbecue.
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