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- Dictionarytwang/twaŋ/
noun
- 1. a strong ringing sound such as that made by the plucked string of a musical instrument or a released bowstring: "there was a twang from Marian's bow"
- 2. a nasal or other distinctive manner of pronunciation or intonation characteristic of the speech of an individual, area, or country: "an American twang"
verb
- 1. make or cause to make a twang: "a spring twanged beneath him"
- 2. utter (something) with a nasal twang: "the announcer was twanging out all the details"
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Twang can be a noun or a verb, and it can mean a harsh quick ringing sound, nasal speech, or a plucking action. Learn more about the word history, examples, synonyms, and related articles of twang.
Twang is a verb meaning to make a noise like a tight string being pulled and released, or a noun meaning such a noise or a quality of voice. Learn how to use twang in sentences, how to pronounce it and how to translate it in different languages.
Twang definition: to give out a sharp, vibrating sound, as the string of a musical instrument when plucked.. See examples of TWANG used in a sentence.
Twang is an onomatopoeia originally used to describe the sound of a vibrating bow string after the arrow is released. By extension, it applies to the similar vibration produced when the string of a musical instrument is plucked, and similar sounds.
Twang is a noun that describes a way of speaking or a sound made by a string. Learn how to use it in different contexts and regions with pictures and audio.
Twang is a verb meaning to make a sharp, ringing sound by plucking a string or elastic band, or a noun meaning such a sound or a nasal quality in speech. Learn how to use twang in sentences, pronounce it and find synonyms.
Twang is a noun or verb that means the sound of pulling a tight string or wire. Learn how to use twang in sentences and see translations in different languages.