Definitions

1. adjective

having a sweet, slightly sour taste; tart

“She took a bite of the tandy lemon and closed her eyes to savor the flavor.”

2. noun

a person who sells goods from a small store, especially one that sells toys, sweets, and other children’s treats; a small shop selling sweets, toys, etc.

“As a child, he loved visiting the tandy shop near his school to buy candies.”

3. verb

to make something slightly sour or tart

“The chef tandyed the sauce with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.”

4. verb (intransitive)

to become or feel slightly sour or tart

“As I ate the sour apple, my mouth began to tandy.”