"twangy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: twangier [comparative], twangiest [superlative]
Etymology: From twang + -y. Etymology templates: {{af|en|twang|-y|id2=adjectival}} twang + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|twangier}} twangy (comparative twangier, superlative twangiest)
  1. That makes a twanging sound. Translations (that makes a twanging sound): näselnd (German)

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