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View usage for: (tæŋ) singular nounA tang is a strong, sharp smell or taste. She could smell the salty tang of the sea. [+ of] Synonyms: scent, smell, odour, perfume More Synonyms of tang More Synonyms of tang (tæŋ) noun1. a strong taste or flavour the tang of the sea 2. a pungent or characteristic smell the tang of peat fires 3. a trace, touch, or hint of something a tang of cloves in the apple pie 4. the pointed end of a tool, such as a chisel, file, knife, etc, which is fitted into a handle, shaft, or stock Word origin C14: from Old Norse tangi point; related to Danish tange point, spit (tæŋ) nounthe imperial dynasty of China from 618–907 ad (tɑŋ) noun 618-906 a.d.; Chin. dynasty under which literature & art flourished & printing was developed tang in American English 1 (tæŋ) noun1. a projecting point or prong on a chisel, file, knife, etc., that fits into a handle, shaft, etc. 2. a strong and penetrating taste or odor 3. a touch or trace (of some quality) 4. a special or characteristic flavor, quality, etc. verb transitive6. to provide (a knife, etc.) with a tang Word origin ME tange < ON tangi, a sting, point, dagger, nasalized form of base seen in tack tang in American English 2 (tæŋ) noun1. a loud, ringing sound; twang verb transitive, verb intransitive2. to sound with a loud ringing Synonyms of 'tang'scent, smell, odour, perfume taste, bite, flavour, edge trace, touch, tinge, suggestion More Synonyms of tang Definition a strong sharp taste or smell She could smell the salty tang of the sea. Definition a strong sharp taste or smell Some liked its strong, fruity tang. Synonyms relish smack sharpness spiciness zestiness Definition a trace or hint of something His criticism seemed to have acquired a tang of friendliness. Additional synonymsDefinition a distinctive pleasant smell the wonderful aroma of freshly baked bread Synonyms scent, smell, perfume, fragrance, bouquet, savour, odour, redolence I'd have preferred a bit more bite and not so much sugar. Synonyms kick (informal), edge, punch (informal), spice, relish, zest, tang, sharpness, piquancy, pungency, spiciness Featuring new bands gives the show an edge. Synonyms power, interest, force, bite, effectiveness, animation, zest, incisiveness, powerful quality - tame
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- tangle something or someone up
Additional synonymsDefinition taste perceived in food or liquid in the mouth The cheese has a strong flavour. Synonyms taste, seasoning, flavouring, savour, extract, essence, relish, smack, aroma, odour, zest, tang, zing (informal), piquancy, tastiness Definition a pleasant smell a shrubby plant with a strong fragrance Synonyms scent, smell, perfume, bouquet, aroma, balm, sweet smell, sweet odour, redolence, fragrancy Definition a small amount I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face. Synonyms trace, touch, suggestion, taste, breath, dash, whisper, suspicion, tinge, whiff, speck, undertone, soupçon Definition a particular and distinctive scent or smell the faint odour of garlic on his breath Synonyms smell, scent, perfume, fragrance, stink, bouquet, aroma, whiff, stench, pong (British, informal), niff (British, slang), redolence, malodour, fetor Definition a fragrant smell the perfume of roses Synonyms scent, smell, fragrance, bouquet, aroma, odour, sweetness, niff (British, slang), redolence, balminess a little mustard to add piquancy Synonyms spiciness, bite (informal), kick (informal), edge, flavour, spice, relish, zest, tang, sharpness, pungency Definition a strong unpleasant smell He smelt the reek of rotten food. Synonyms stink, smell, odour, stench, pong (British, informal), effluvium, niff (British, slang), malodour, mephitis, fetor Synonyms flavour, taste, trace, spice, smack, savour, tang, piquancyDefinition the taste or smell of something The rich savour of the beans give this dish its character. Synonyms flavour, taste, smell, relish, smack, zest, tang, zing (informal), piquancyDefinition an odour or scent the smell of freshly baked bread Synonyms odour, scent, fragrance, perfume, bouquet, savour, aroma, whiff, niff (British, slang), redolence Additional synonymsthat fashionably faint suggestion of a tan Synonyms trace, touch, hint, shadow, impression, breath, indication, whisper, suspicion, ghost, intimationDefinition a very small amount Could there have been a slight tinge of envy in her voice? Synonyms trace, bit, drop, touch, suggestion, dash, pinch, smack, sprinkling, smattering, soupçon Definition a small amount She thought she might have a touch of flu. Synonyms bit, spot (British), trace, drop, taste, suggestion, hint, dash, suspicion, pinch, smack, small amount, tinge, whiff, jot, speck, smattering, intimation, tinctureDefinition a trace or hint Not a whiff of scandal has ever tainted his private life. Synonyms trace, suggestion, hint, suspicion, bit, drop, note, breath, whisper, shred, crumb, tinge, jot, smidgen (informal), soupçon Definition added interest, flavour, or charm Lemon oil adds zest to your cuppa. Synonyms flavour, taste, savour, kick (informal), spice, relish, smack, tang, piquancy, pungency |