twang

• Bruit sec et vibrant, comme celui produit par une corde pincée, ou qualité de voix nasillarde et perçante, caractéristique de certains accents régionaux.

A noun referring to a sharp, vibrating sound, such as that made by a plucked string, or to a distinctive nasal quality in speech characteristic of certain regional dialects.

1. Sharp vibrating soundB2formal

   A sharp, ringing sound produced by a plucked string or a similar vibration.

   Son vibrant et sec

   • The twang of a guitar string filled the room.
   • He heard the twang of a bowstring as the arrow was released.
   • The twang of a spring echoed in the old clock.

   Synonymesclangjanglepingplunkresonanceringvibrationzing

2. Nasal speech qualityB2informal

   A distinctive nasal quality in a person's voice, often associated with certain regional dialects.

   Nasalité

   • She spoke with a slight Southern twang.
   • His voice had a noticeable twang from his rural upbringing.
   • The actor adopted a twang to sound more authentic for the role.

   Synonymesnasalitynasalization

• Verbe décrivant l'action de produire un son aigu et vibrant, généralement en pinçant une corde ou en parlant avec un ton nasal.

A verb used to describe the act of producing a sharp, vibrating sound, typically from a plucked string or a nasal tone of voice.

1. Cause to sound with a twangB2informal

   To make a sharp, ringing sound, like that of a plucked string.

   Faire vibrer avec un son sec et pincé

   • He twanged the guitar string loudly.
   • The bow twanged as the archer released the arrow.
   • She twanged the rubber band to get his attention.

   Synonymespickpluckstrumthrum

2. Sound with a twangB2informal

   To produce a sharp, vibrating sound.

   Produire un son vibrant et aigu

   • The wire twanged when it snapped.
   • The banjo twanged merrily during the song.
   • The spring twanged as the door slammed shut.

   Synonymesclangjangleresoundreverberateringvibrate

3. Twitch or throb with painC1informalmedical

   To experience a sudden, sharp, localized pain or spasm.

   Élancer

   • His injured knee twanged with every step.
   • The muscle in her back twanged painfully.
   • He felt a twang of pain in his shoulder.

   Synonymesachesmartstingthrobtwingetwitch

4. Pluck strings of an instrumentB2formalart

   To pull and release the strings of a musical instrument to produce a sound.

   Pincer les cordes d'un instrument

   • The musician twanged the strings of his sitar.
   • She twanged the harp gently.
   • He twanged the bass guitar during the solo.

   Synonymespickplucksnapstrumthrum

5. Pronounce with a nasal twangC1informal

   To speak with a sharp, nasal tone or accent.

   Prononcer avec un ton nasillard

   • She twanged her words in a strong Southern accent.
   • He twanged his vowels when he spoke.
   • The actor twanged his lines to sound like a cowboy.