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Twanged: meaning, definitions and examples

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twanged

 

[ twรฆล‹d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense action

Twanged is the past tense of the verb twang, which means to produce a sharp, vibrating sound, typically associated with a stringed instrument. It can refer to the sound made by plucking a string, often in the context of music. Additionally, it can describe the sensation or sound that occurs in a person's body when feeling emotion or tension, like a feeling in the heart or throat. It conveys a sense of suddenness or intensity, often in a musical or emotional context.

Synonyms

plucked, strummed, tuned.

Examples of usage

  • The guitar twanged beautifully during the performance.
  • She twanged the bowstring, sending the arrow flying.
  • His heart twanged with nostalgia upon hearing that song.

Translations

Translations of the word "twanged" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estalou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคตเคพเค‚เค— เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zwang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergetar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฑัƒั…ะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zabrzmiaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผฆใŒ้ณดใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a retenti

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sonรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tฤฑrmaladฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ฆฌ์ณค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุช ุบุฑูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zaznฤ›l

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zaznel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ๅ‡บๅฃฐ้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvenel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ titringur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ั€ัˆั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ’แƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sesi รงฤฑxardฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sonรณ

Etymology

The word 'twang' originates from the Middle English term 'twangen', which was used to describe a sharp, quick sound resembling that made by a vibrating string. Its roots can be traced back to Old English 'twingan', which means to pull or to tug. This word was related to the concept of tension and vibration. As it evolved, 'twang' began to be associated more specifically with musical contexts, especially string instruments and their unique sounds. In modern usage, 'twang' has also taken on various cultural meanings, often related to certain regional accents or styles of music, particularly in the context of American country or folk music. Overall, the etymology reflects a strong connection to sound, tension, and musicality.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,842, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.