Twang
/twæŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Twang
noun
- The sharp, quick sound of a vibrating tight string, for example, of a bow or a musical instrument.
- A particular sharp vibrating sound characteristic of electric guitars.
- A trace of a regional or foreign accent in someone's voice.
"Despite having lived in Canada for 20 years, he still has that Eastern-European twang in his voice."
- The sound quality that appears in the human voice when the epilaryngeal tube is narrowed.
- A sharp, disagreeable taste or flavor.