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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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
With his Midwestern twang and strong feelings on home gutters, Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has been figured much like the guy (or football coach) next door.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 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
Adopting a knee-slapping beat and country twang, complete with a two-piece gingham outfit, Roan twirled and lassoed on stage to a rapturous audience.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
With his Midwestern twang and strong feelings on home gutters, Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has been figured much like the guy (or football coach) next door.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 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 22 Nov. 2024.
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