twang

🇺🇸 /twæŋ/ 🇬🇧 /twæŋ/
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noun
R

A twang is a distinct way of speaking that is characteristic of a particular region or accent.

He has a strong twang from living in the southern United States.

R

A twang is a sharp, resonant sound made by a tightly stretched string, like on a musical instrument.

The twang of the bowstring echoed through the forest.

verb
R

To twang is to make a sharp, resonant sound by plucking or releasing a tightly stretched string.

He twanged the guitar strings, creating a beautiful melody.

translation

n. A twang is a distinct way of speaking that is characteristic of a particular region or accent.; A twang is a sharp, resonant sound made by a tightly stretched string, like on a musical instrument.
v. To twang is to make a sharp, resonant sound by plucking or releasing a tightly stretched string.

Word Forms

3rd Present twangs
Progressive twanging
Past twanged
Perfect twanged
Plural twangs

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