twanged

twang

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [twang]
- /twæŋ/
- /twæŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [twang]
- /twæŋ/

Definitions of twanged word

verb without object twanged to give out a sharp, vibrating sound, as the string of a musical instrument when plucked. 1
verb without object twanged to produce such a sound by plucking a stringed musical instrument. 1
verb without object twanged to have or produce a sharp, nasal tone, as the human voice. 1
verb with object twanged to cause to make a sharp, vibrating sound, as a string of a musical instrument. 1
verb with object twanged to produce (music) by plucking the strings of a musical instrument. 1
verb with object twanged to pluck the strings of (a musical instrument): to twang a guitar. 1

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Origin of twanged

First appearance:

before 1535

One of the 29% oldest English words

First recorded in 1535-45; imitative

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Parts of speech for Twanged

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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twanged popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

twanged usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for twanged

noun twanged

drawled — an act or utterance of a person who drawls.

Just one Synonym for twanged