noun
twang
TWANG
noun
1
A sharp, ringing sound made by a tight string being plucked and released, such as a bowstring or guitar string.
"The twang of the bowstring echoed through the forest."
"The guitarist let out a twang before launching into the solo."
2
A noticeable trace of a regional or foreign accent in someone's speech.
"She still had a slight Texan twang after years abroad."
verb
1
To make, or cause to make, a sharp vibrating sound.
"He twanged the rubber band against his desk."
How to Use Twang
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sharp vibrating sound of a plucked string, or a noticeable accent in someone's speech.
Common pairings
guitar twang
twang of an accent
twang a string
Word Forms
twanged past tense, twangs plural, twangs singular
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Etymology
Imitative of the sound itself, echoed in older words like Old English twengan, "to pinch".