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tangy

[tang-ee] / ˈtæŋ i /


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Or, more specifically, dried buttermilk: tangy, savory, rich with dairy flavor, yet shelf-stable enough to live indefinitely in the back of a pantry waiting for its moment to shine.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

It was gooey, soft and slathered in a classic tangy cream cheese frosting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The McRib, also offered on a limited-time basis, is described as “seasoned boneless pork dipped in a tangy BBQ sauce, topped with slivered onions and tangy pickles.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

In March, it rolled out Big Arch—a limited-time, large-format burger that features two quarter-pound beef patties, white cheddar cheese, crispy onions, pickles, and a tangy new sauce on a toasted sesame-poppy seed bun.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

I drink the lemonade too quickly, sweet and tangy and cold, and watch as Miss Duncan invites a few girls over to talk to the fine ladies.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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