TWANG
What does "TWANG" mean?
A sharp vibrating sound, like that of a plucked string, or a nasal quality in speech.
Meanings
- A sharp, resonant sound made by a tense string or wire suddenly released. The bowstring gave a low twang as the arrow flew.
- A distinctive nasal or regional accent in speech. You could hear the Texas twang in every vowel. informal
- To make, or cause to make, a sharp vibrating sound. He twanged the rubber band across the room.
Word origin
An imitative (onomatopoeic) word coined to mimic the sound itself; the speech-accent sense developed later from the idea of a 'sharp' or 'nasal' tone.
Remember it
TWANG sounds like what it names - say it sharply and you hear a plucked string snap.
A little poem
String pulled to its edge-
one bright snap of trembling air,
then the long, low hum.
haiku
Wordplay
- The guitar told the banjo it loved its accent; the banjo just gave a happy little twang.
What it teaches
Tension held and then let go is exactly what makes a sound worth hearing.
Quick facts
What does TWANG mean?
A sharp vibrating sound, like that of a plucked string, or a nasal quality in speech.
Is TWANG a valid word?
Yes — TWANG is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is TWANG?
TWANG has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does TWANG come from?
An imitative (onomatopoeic) word coined to mimic the sound itself; the speech-accent sense developed later from the idea of a 'sharp' or 'nasal' tone.
What can TWANG teach us?
Tension held and then let go is exactly what makes a sound worth hearing.
How players do
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