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TANGY
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Irregular inflected forms: tangier , tangiest
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Synonyms:
lemonlike; lemony; sourish; tangy; tart
Classified under:
Similar:
sour (having a sharp biting taste)
Derivation:
tang (the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth)
tanginess (a tart spicy quality)