Definition
Definition of twanging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
speechRare nasal quality in someone's speechRare
- Her twanging was noticeable in her accent.
2.
musical soundRare sharp vibrating sound from a plucked stringRare
- The twanging echoed as he plucked the string.
Adjective
1.
soundRare having a sharp vibrating sound like a plucked stringRare
- The twanging guitar filled the room with energy.
2.
toneRare having a nasal or sharp toneRare
- Her twanging voice was easily recognizable in the crowd.
Origin of twanging
Old English, twang (resonate)
Terms with twanging included in their meaning
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Examples of twanging in a sentence
The twanging in her voice was quite distinct. The twanging of the guitar filled the room. A sudden twanging interrupted the quiet evening. The twanging sound of the banjo was unmistakable. Her voice had a twanging quality that was unique. The twanging sound of the instrument was quite annoying.
His twanging accent made it hard to understand him.
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- French:accent nasillard, tintant, ...
- German:Näseln, schrill, ...
- Italian:accento nasale, vibrante, ...
- Spanish:nasalidad, vibrante, ...
- Portuguese:sotaque nasalado, vibrante, ...
- Chinese:鼻音, 拨弦的, ...
- Japanese:鼻声, ビーンと鳴る, ...
- Arabic:الخنة, طَنَّان, ...
- Hebrew:אֲפִיּוּת, מְצַלְצֵל, ...
- Russian:гнусавость, звенящий, ...
- Ukrainian:гнусавість, дзвінкий, ...
- Hindi:नासिकता, झंकारता, ...
Definition of twang - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
languagetrace of a regional accent in voice
- She spoke with a Southern twang.
2.
nasalitystrongly nasal quality in speech
- Her twang was noticeable in her speech.
3.
musicsharp vibrating sound of electric guitars
- He loved the twang of his electric guitar.
4.
soundRare sharp sound of a vibrating stringRare
- The twang of the guitar filled the room.
Verb
1.
string noiseintr. make a sharp, vibrating soundintr.
- The guitar string twanged loudly when plucked..
2.
languageintr. speak with a regional or foreign accentintr.
- She twangs her words with a Southern accent.
3.
musictr. play a stringed instrument by pluckingtr.
- He loves to twang his banjo in the evenings.
4.
voice qualityintr. Rare US have a nasal sound in speechintr. Rare US
- Her voice twanged when she spoke.
Expressions with twang
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nasal quality in the voice
His nasal twang made his speech distinctive.
use a voice with a sharp nasal sound
She speaks with a twang when she visits her hometown.
Origin of twang
Old English, twang (to make a sharp sound)
Examples of twang in a sentence
You could hear a twang in his speech that hinted at his origins. His twang gave away his regional roots. The twang in her voice was unmistakable. The twang echoed through the concert hall. She recognized the twang from her favorite band's song. The twang of the bowstring was unmistakable.
A twang echoed as the string snapped back. The bowstring twanged as he released it. The ruler twanged when bent and released. He tends to twang his speech when nervous. The actor learned to twang for the role. She likes to twang her guitar softly. The musician began to twang the strings with enthusiasm. His accent twanged as he recited the poem. The singer's voice twanged during the live performance.
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- French:accent, résonner, ...
- German:Akzent, schwingen, ...
- Italian:accento, vibrare, ...
- Spanish:deje, vibrar, ...
- Portuguese:sotaque, ressoar, ...
- Chinese:口音, 发出弹拨声, ...
- Japanese:なまり, ビーンと鳴る, ...
- Arabic:لَكْنَة, أَطْلَقَ طَنيناً, ...
- Hebrew:מִבְטָא, לְהַשְׁמִיעַ צְלִיל חַד וְרוֹטֵט שֶׁל מֵיתָר, ...
- Russian:акцент, звякать, ...
- Ukrainian:акцент, дзвеніти, ...
- Hindi:लहजा, झनझनाना, ...
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