n.
Pronunciation: ' twa ŋ
Function: noun
Etymology: imitative
Date: circa 1553
1 : a harsh quick ringing sound like that of a plucked banjo string
2 a : nasal speech or resonance b : the characteristic speech of a region, locality, or group of people
3 a : an act of plucking b : PANG , TWINGE
– twangy \ ' twa ŋ - ē \ adjective