Background for twanged

twanged

/twæŋd/

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verb

To produce or cause to produce a sharp vibrating sound, like a tense string pulled and suddenly let go.

Examples :

"The rubber band twanged when Maria stretched it too far and it snapped. "

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verb

To have a nasal sound.

Examples :

"My little brother's voice twanged when he told me the story. "

sound language phonetics

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verb

To have a trace of a regional or foreign accent.

Examples :

"My grandpa twanged slightly when he talked about his childhood in Ireland. "

language phonetics sound communication

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verb

To play a stringed musical instrument by plucking and snapping.

Examples :

"The cowboy lazily twanged his guitar as he sat by the campfire. "

music entertainment sound