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tangy
/ˈtæŋiː/
This word is almost always used in a positive way to describe food. It suggests a refreshing quality rather than something that tastes "bad" or too sour. It is most commonly used with foods like citrus fruits, vinegars, yogurt, and certain types of candy.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is frantically prepping for a PTA potluck while Eleanor is at home.
Karen Smith
Is your dip too tangy? I'm worried it'll rub people the wrong way.
Eleanor Smith
IT IS PERFECT DEAR. STOP OVERTHINKING EVERYTHING.
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Karen uses the idiom 'rub people the wrong way' to express her fear that a flavor too sharp or pungent (tangy) might irritate the other parents, reflecting her social anxiety and obsession with PTA image. Eleanor's all-caps response highlights her technological illiteracy and blunt personality.