Definitions

1. noun

a taste, especially a sharp or pungent one, as of citrus fruits; a flavoring made from the juice of citrus fruits, especially lemons or limes.

“The tang of freshly squeezed orange juice was invigorating.”

2. verb

to have or give a particular taste or flavor, especially a sharp or pungent one.

“The wine tangs the palate with its bold flavors.”

3. noun

the part of a harp that the strings pass over when played, typically a bar or a bridge.

“The harpist carefully adjusted the tang of her instrument.”

4. noun

a narrow, pointed ridge or edge, especially on a rock or a wave.

“The surfer navigated through the sharp tang of the wave.”

5. noun

a unit of currency in Tanzania, equal to 100 shillings.

“The price of the souvenir was 1,000 tang.”