To give out a sharp, metallic ring, as the string of a musical instrument, a bow, etc., when plucked and suddenly set free: said also of other instruments which make a similar sound.To make music on a stringed instrument that is played by plucking or snapping; cause a sharp ringing sound like that of a harp or bowstring: as, to twang on a jews'-harp.To have a nasal sound: said of the human voice; also, to speak with a nasal twang: said of persons.To shoot with a bow; make a shot; hence, figuratively, to surmise; guess.To cause to sound with a short sharp ring; set in quick, resounding vibration, as the tense string of a bow or a musical instrument that is played by plucking: said less frequently of wind-instruments.To sound forth by means of a twanging instrument.To utter with a short, sharp, or nasal sound; specifically, to pronounce with a nasal twang.n. The sound of a tense string set in sudden sharp vibration by plucking; hence, any sharp, ringing musical sound.n. A sharp, ringing nasal tone, especially of the human voice.An exclamation or sound imitative of the twang of a bowstring, harpstring, etc.n. A sharp taste; a disagreeable after-taste or flavor left in the mouth; a tang; a flavor.n. A sharp pull; a sudden pang, a twinge.