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twangiest Definition


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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.



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