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twang n

Twang means a sharp vibrating sound. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of twang

  • a sharp vibrating sound
  • a nasal accent

Usage examples of twang

The guitar string broke with a sharp twang.

Her voice had a Southern twang, with vowels that sounded bright and nasal.

He plucked the rubber band and heard a quick twang as it snapped back.

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