# tangy vs tong

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tangy
*adjective · IPA /ˈtæŋiː/ · frequency rank #45,116*
Having a sharp, pungent flavor.

### tong
*noun · IPA /tɒŋ/ · frequency rank #21,681*
An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/tangy-vs-tong