1. a sharp, vibrating sound made by a plucked string or similar object
2. a distinctive nasal quality in speech, especially associated with certain regional accents

1. to make a sharp, vibrating sound by plucking a string or similar object
2. to speak with a nasal quality or distinctive accent

Examples

• The guitar string made a loud twang when it snapped.
• She plucked the rubber band and heard a sharp twang.
• His Southern twang was unmistakable when he spoke.
• The banjo player made the strings twang melodically.
• Her voice had a slight nasal twang.
• The archer heard the bowstring twang as the arrow flew.
• He spoke with a distinctive country twang.