twang (tw ng)v. twanged, twang·ing, twangs v.intr. 1. To emit a sharp, vibrating sound, as the string of a musical instrument does when it is plucked. 2. To resound with a sharp, vibrating sound. 3. To speak in a strongly nasal tone of voice. v.tr. 1. To cause to make a sharp, vibrating sound: twanged the car antenna. 2. To utter with a strongly nasal tone of voice. n. 1. A sharp, vibrating sound, as that of a plucked string. 2. A strongly nasal tone of voice, especially as a peculiarity of certain regional dialects. [Imitative.] twang  y adj. |
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