Tangy is an adjective describing a sharp, zesty, often sour flavor or sensation, or a tang of pungent liveliness in taste or scent. In cooking, tangy commonly characterizes foods with bright acidity, fruitiness, or a brisk citrus note. It can also describe flavors that provoke a lively, biting impression rather than suavely sweet. The term conveys vivid, memorable taste that lingers.
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