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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). nounthe 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 twangFirst recorded in 1535–45; imitative Words nearby twangtw, twa, twaddle, twain, Twain, Mark, twang, twangle, twangy, 'twas, twat, twattle Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for twangIt 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
nouna sharp ringing sound produced by or as if by the plucking of a taut stringthe 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 verbto make or cause to make a twangto 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 twangthe arrow twanged away Derived forms of twangtwangy, adjectiveWord Origin for twangC16: of imitative origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to twangsound, resonance, vibration, resound, nasality |