twang

[ twang ]

/ twæŋ /

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verb (used without object)

to give out a sharp, vibrating sound, as the string of a musical instrument when plucked.

to produce such a sound by plucking a stringed musical instrument.

to have or produce a sharp, nasal tone, as the human voice.

verb (used with object)

to cause to make a sharp, vibrating sound, as a string of a musical instrument.

to produce (music) by plucking the strings of a musical instrument.

to pluck the strings of (a musical instrument): to twang a guitar.

to speak with a sharp, nasal tone.

to pull the string of (an archer's bow).

to let fly (an arrow).

noun

the sharp, ringing sound produced by plucking or suddenly releasing a tense string.

a sound resembling this.

an act of plucking or picking: He gave his guitar strings a twang.

a sharp, nasal tone, as of the human voice.

Origin of twang

First recorded in 1535–45; imitative

Words nearby twang

tw, twa, twaddle, twain, twain, mark, twang, twangle, twangy, twat, twattle, twayblade

Example sentences from the Web for twang

It looks a bit older, but once you hear that gravelly-squeaky Tennessee twang, it hits you: this is Lori Petty.

Lori Petty on ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ the Halcyon ‘90s, and Discovering Jennifer Lawrence |Marlow Stern |June 8, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The host spoke her words like an experienced preacher—Mississippi twang in tow—signing off, “to God be the glory.”

Oprah's Last Show: Watch the Best Moments |Alex Berg |May 25, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Bask in the intergenerational warmth as they rock ‘n’ twang together.

A Quick and Dirty Rundown of What to Watch |Nicole Ankowski |November 2, 2008 |DAILY BEAST
Luclarion fixed the steadfast arrow of her look straight upon her, and drew the bow with this twang.

Real Folks |Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney

In all the land of Israel was heard the twang of bows and the whirling of slings.

The Curious Book of Birds |Abbie Farwell Brown
I asked eagerly, for I could already, I fancied, hear the orchestra beginning to twang its lyre.

A Guest at the Ludlow and Other Stories |Edgar Wilson (Bill) Nye
A person standing by suggested that he should say "the hundred of Mearvel," and give it as broad a twang as possible.

Notes and Queries, Vol. V, Number 134, May 22, 1852 |Various
Why, I've even got the real French twang to the pronunciation.

Seeing France with Uncle John |Anne Warner

British Dictionary definitions for twang

twang

/ (twæŋ) /

noun

a sharp ringing sound produced by or as if by the plucking of a taut string the twang of a guitar

the act of plucking a string to produce such a sound

a strongly nasal quality in a person's speech, esp in certain dialects

verb

to make or cause to make a twang to twang a guitar

to strum (music, a tune, etc) to twang on a guitar

to speak or utter with a sharp nasal voice

(intr) to be released or move with a twang the arrow twanged away

Derived forms of twang

twangy, adjective

Word Origin for twang

C16: of imitative origin

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twang

verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

noun

Origin of twang

Words nearby twang

Words related to twang

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