How Do You Spell TWANG?

1. Twang is a noun that refers to a distinctive and resonant sound produced by the plucking or vibrating of a tightly-stretched string, metal, or similar object. Typically, twang is associated with musical instruments such as guitars, banjos, or harps. It is characterized by a sharp, vibrating, and high-pitched sound that has a distinctive quality or tonality.

   In a figurative sense, twang can also refer to a particular accent or dialect, especially a regional or rural one, often associated with Southern American English. This definition is derived from the characteristic nasal and drawling sound produced by certain speakers, which can be heard as a musical quality to the pronunciation of certain words.

   The verb form of twang is also commonly used, referring to the action of producing a twang sound. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of causing something to produce a similar sound or vibration, such as a bowstring or a spring.

   Overall, the term twang encompasses both the musical quality produced by an instrument or object and the distinctive tonality of certain accents or dialects. It carries connotations of resonance, sharpness, and uniqueness, setting it apart from other sounds or aspects of speech.

2. A harsh tone of the voice.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. • To sound with a quik sharp noise; to sound, as a tense string pulled and allowed to spring back suddenly.

   • The sound of a tense string pulled and suddenly set free; a nasal tone of voice; a disagreeable resonance in a voice from speaking through the nose; a disagreeable flavour.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The word "twang" can be traced back to Old English, where it was originally spelled as "twang/twangian". It derives from the Proto-Germanic word "twengan", which means "to tug" or "to pull". This verb later transformed into the noun "twang", specifically used to describe the sharp ringing sound produced by the vibrating of a tight string or a similar object. The word has persisted in the English language, particularly in reference to the sound produced by a plucked guitar string, giving rise to phrases like "country twang" or "Southern twang" to describe specific regional accents.

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Plural form of TWANG is TWANGS

Conjugate verb Twang

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