tang — a strong, sharp taste or smell
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strong, sharp taste or smell
Pronunciation (IPA): /tæŋ/
Example Sentences
- The orange juice had such a strong tang that it made my eyes water.
- My grandmother's kimchi has a tang that could wake the dead!
- The chef checked that the knife's tang was properly secured in the handle.
tang
NOUN[/tæŋ/]
a strong, sharp taste or smell
Sharp, intense sour taste
The soup's sharp tang made the ladle clang as it hang!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Tang derives from Old Norse and Scandinavian languages around the 14th century, where it originally meant 'thorn' or 'sharp pointed object'. The term evolved metaphorically to describe a strong, piercing taste sensation, as if the flavour pricks or stings the tongue.
Breakdown
The word comes from Old Norse tangi, meaning 'point' or 'prong', which was applied figuratively to sharp, intense flavours that create a prickling sensation on the palate.
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📝Examples
“The orange juice had such a strong tang that it made my eyes water.”
“My grandmother's kimchi has a tang that could wake the dead!”
“The chef checked that the knife's tang was properly secured in the handle.”
“The pickle had such a tang that my cat ran away from the kitchen.”
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