twang.

1. A sharp, vibrating sound, especially from a stretched string being released.

2. A noticeable nasal or regional quality in someone's voice or accent.

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Words that belong together

• twang of a bowstring
• guitar twang

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The twang of the bowstring was followed by a thud in the target.

Usage notes

Primary category: sensory / description. Forms: Singular twang; plural twangs. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Commonness: moderately common. Third-person singular: twangs.