twangy

IPA/ˈtwæŋ.i/
KK[twˈɑndʒi]IPA/ˈtwæŋ.i/

twangy — adjective

  • twangypositive
  • twangiercomparative
  • twangiestsuperlative

1. describing a sharp, ringing noise that a tightly stretched string makes when it

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing a sharp, ringing noise that a tightly stretched string makes when it is quickly pulled and let go — like the sound of a banjo, mandolin, or electric guitar being played with a fast, bright tone.

例句

The twangy sound of a banjo drifted across the field at the music festival.

collocation: twangy sound of [instrument]

Jabari played a fast, twangy tune on his guitar that made the children clap.

collocation: twangy tune

同義詞
  • ringing

    focuses on the clear, continuing high pitch of the sound, not specifically a plucked string

  • metallic

    suggests a harder, colder tone like metal hitting metal; less musical than twangy

  • bright

    describes a lively, clear high-frequency sound, but without the sharp 'ping' of a plucked string

反義詞
  • muffled

    a sound that is soft and unclear, the opposite of sharp and ringing

  • dull

    a sound that lacks brightness or sharpness

文法句型

twangy + noun

be/look/sound + twangy

常見錯誤

❌The twangy violin solo filled the hall.
✅The twangy banjo solo filled the hall.
💡Violins are bowed; twangy describes the sound of plucked strings, not bowed ones.

2. describing a voice quality that sounds sharp and nasal, typical of certain regio

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describing a voice quality that sounds sharp and nasal, typical of certain regional accents — especially from the southern United States or parts of England.

例句

The tour guide had a friendly, twangy accent that told you he was from Tennessee.

collocation: twangy accent

Salma knew her grandmother was on the phone by the twangy quality of her voice.

collocation: twangy quality of voice

同義詞
  • nasal

    more neutral and clinical; focuses on the physical resonance without any regional association

  • drawling

    emphasises slow, stretched-out vowels rather than nasal resonance; often Southern US

反義詞
  • clear

    a voice free of extra resonance or regional colouring

  • soft

    a voice that is gentle and quiet, without sharp nasal qualities

文法句型

twangy + noun (voice, accent, speech, drawl)

be + twangy

用法筆記

Often describes a Southern US or rural speech style. The word can carry a slightly informal or affectionate tone, so it may sound odd in formal descriptions of a speaker's voice.

常見錯誤

❌She had a twangy voice because of her cold.
✅She had a nasal voice because of her cold.
💡Twangy describes a long-term speech quality or regional accent, not a temporary condition caused by illness.