twang Definition

twang
noun

1. A sharp ringing sound like that produced by plucking a tightly-stretched string or wire.
2. A nasal quality or tone of voice.
3. colloq
A local or regional intonation.

verb, tr & intr twanged, twanging

1. To make or cause to make a twang.
2. often derog
To play (a musical instrument or a tune) casually, informally, etc.
Example: twangs away on his guitar for hours

Derivative: twanging
adj, noun

Derivative: twangingly
adverb

Derivative: twangy
adj

Etymology: 16c: imitating the sound.