twang.
The sharp, quick sound of a vibrating tight string, for example, of a bow or a musical instrument.
Meaning & usage
The sharp, quick sound of a vibrating tight string, for example, of a bow or a musical instrument.
A particular sharp vibrating sound characteristic of electric guitars.
A trace of a regional or foreign accent in someone's voice.
Despite having lived in Canada for 20 years, he still has that Eastern European twang in his voice.
The sound quality that appears in the human voice when the epilaryngeal tube is narrowed.
nasal twang
A sharp, pungent taste or flavor; sometimes, a disagreeable one specifically.
spicy twang
An annoying or stupid person; especially, a recalcitrant.
Where this word comes from
Onomatopoeic. Compare Middle English twengen (“to pinch, tweak”) (whence modern English twinge), from Old English twenġan (“to pinch, twinge”); Middle English twingen (“to afflict, torment, oppress”), from Old Norse þvinga (“to weigh down, oppress”); Old English twingan (“to force, press”).
To produce or cause to produce a sharp vibrating sound, like a tense string pulled and suddenly let go.
To have a nasal sound.
To have a trace of a regional or foreign accent.
To play a stringed musical instrument by plucking and snapping.
Where this word comes from
Onomatopoeic. Compare Middle English twengen (“to pinch, tweak”) (whence modern English twinge), from Old English twenġan (“to pinch, twinge”); Middle English twingen (“to afflict, torment, oppress”), from Old Norse þvinga (“to weigh down, oppress”); Old English twingan (“to force, press”).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.