tangy — having a strong, sharp taste or smell that is pleasantly acidic
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a strong, sharp taste or smell that is pleasantly acidic
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæŋɡi/
Korean meaning: 신맛이나 톡 쏘는 맛이 강한
Korean pronunciation: 탱-기 (강세: 탱)
Example Sentences
- The tangy kimchi made the foreign student's eyes water with joy.
- She preferred tangy yogurt over sweet desserts.
- The tangy barbecue sauce gave the bland chicken some much-needed personality.
tangy
ADJECTIVE//ˈtæŋɡi//
having a strong, sharp taste or smell that is pleasantly acidic
Sharp, pleasantly sour taste reaction
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Origin
tang(톡 쏘는 맛)에서 파생된 형용사로, 16세기부터 사용되기 시작했습니다. 처음에는 금속의 날카로운 부분을 의미하던 'tang'이 미각의 날카로운 자극을 표현하는 말로 확장되었습니다.
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“The tangy kimchi made the foreign student's eyes water with joy.”
“She preferred tangy yogurt over sweet desserts.”
“The tangy barbecue sauce gave the bland chicken some much-needed personality.”
“The air had a tangy smell of sea salt and seaweed.”
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