1
a
: nasal speech or resonance
b
: the characteristic speech of a region, locality, or group of people
2
: a harsh quick ringing sound like that of a plucked banjo string
twanged; twanging
ˈtwaŋ-iŋ 
1
: to sound with a twang
the couch twanged when he sat down
2
: to speak or sound with a nasal intonation
3
: to throb or twitch with pain or tension
1
: to cause to sound with a twang
2
: to utter or pronounce with a nasal twang
3
: to pluck the string of
twang a guitar
twanger
noun
1
: a persisting flavor, taste, or odor : tang
2
: suggestion, trace
Examples of twang in a Sentence
Verb
The rope twanged when it snapped.
He was twanging the strings of the guitar.
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Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
But Vaughn’s motor-mouthed sense of humor existed long before Sudeikis lent Coach Lasso a speedy twang, and the crime noir vibes are strong enough to distinguish the drama with light comic moments from the comedy with dark dramatic moments.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2023
Other types of biologically active molecules can also twang the delicate neurons, interfering with thoughts, memories and behaviors.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 20 June 2023
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Noun
The acidity from the apple cider vinegar adds a tart twang, which balances itself out with the multiflora honey, an intentional choice too, made of a mix of bush and pasture honeys.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
But Vaughn’s motor-mouthed sense of humor existed long before Sudeikis lent Coach Lasso a speedy twang, and the crime noir vibes are strong enough to distinguish the drama with light comic moments from the comedy with dark dramatic moments.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
The practice of rewriting the lyrics and twanging up old rock songs is on the way to becoming a tradition for country music, with more on the way.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2023
Other types of biologically active molecules can also twang the delicate neurons, interfering with thoughts, memories and behaviors.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 20 June 2023
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“Twang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twang. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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