tang
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: tangs · tanging · tanged
Sense 1
A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A strong or offensive taste; especially, a taste of something extraneous to the thing itself.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A sharp, twanging sound; an unpleasant tone; a twang.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To strike two metal objects together loudly in order to persuade a swarm of honeybees to land so it may be captured by the beekeeper.
VerbRegister: dated
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tang” mean?
A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.
Is “tang” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.