nounπShareThe sharp, quick sound of a vibrating tight string, for example, of a bow or a musical instrument."The banjo player's twangs filled the room. "soundmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular sharp vibrating sound characteristic of electric guitars."The electric guitar solo was full of bright, energetic twangs that made everyone want to dance. "musicsoundelectricelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."languagelinguisticsphoneticssoundcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sound quality that appears in the human voice when the epilaryngeal tube is narrowed."The singer's high notes were characterized by sharp, nasal twangs that some found unpleasant. "soundphoneticslanguagephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sharp, disagreeable taste or flavor."The old lemon had been sitting out too long, and its juice had bitter twangs that made my face scrunch up. "sensationfoodqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce or cause to produce a sharp vibrating sound, like a tense string pulled and suddenly let go."The rubber band twangs loudly when I stretch it too far. "soundmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a nasal sound."The boy's voice twangs slightly, making him sound like he's talking through his nose. "soundlanguagemusicphoneticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a trace of a regional or foreign accent.""Even though she's lived in London for ten years, her speech still twangs with a hint of her native Scottish accent." "languagephoneticslinguisticscommunicationsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play a stringed musical instrument by plucking and snapping."My little brother impatiently twangs the strings of his new guitar while waiting for his lesson to start. "musicentertainmentsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
