Twanged: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.