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    twang
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTWANG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › twangTwang Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    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.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › twangTWANG Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTWANG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtwang noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    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.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › twangTwang - definition of twang by The Free Dictionary

    Twang is a noun or verb that refers to a sharp, vibrating sound, especially of a plucked string, or a nasal tone of voice. Learn how to use twang in different contexts, such as music, speech, or archery, with synonyms and translations.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTWANG | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    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.