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TWANG, v.i. To sound with a quick sharp noise; to make the sound of a string which is stretched and suddenly pulled; as the twanging bows.

TWANG, v.t. To make to sound, as by pulling a tense string and letting it go suddenly.

Sound the tough horn, and twang the quivering string.

TWANG, n. A sharp quick sound; as the twang of a bowstring; a twang of the nose.

1. An affected modulation of the voice; a kind of nasal sound.

He has a twang in his discourse.
1913 Definition
Twang (twang)
n.(?)
Twang
  1. A tang. See Tang a state.
    [R.]
  2. To sound with a quick, harsh noise; to make the sound of a tense string pulled and suddenly let go; as, the bowstring twanged.
  3. To make to sound, as by pulling a tense string and letting it go suddenly.

    Sounds the tough horn, and twangs the quivering string. Pope.

  4. A harsh, quick sound, like that made by a stretched string when pulled and suddenly let go; as, the twang of a bowstring.
  5. An affected modulation of the voice; a kind of nasal sound.

    He has such a twang in his discourse. Arbuthnot.


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