twangle

American  

[twang-guhl] / ˈtwæŋ gəl /

noun

twangled, twangling

1. twang.

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Etymology

Origin of twangle

First recorded in 1805–15; twang + -le

Example Sentences

The drums are as light as a kitten's sigh, the guitars twangle sweetly, there's a rich spread of baa-baa-baas, and a rather gorgeous flute.

From The Guardian • Jun. 12, 2013

Twang′le, to twang frequently.—v.t. to cause to twangle.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

There's a tenor twitter, A tremulous twangle of the minor strings.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, February 1, 1890 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir

Menaces slighting and remonstrance mocking, They stand and twangle, tootle, grind, and gurgle Their horrible cacophony.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, August 2, 1890 by Various

Dan was not much in the humour for tunes, but he said, "Ay, Joe, give us a one, man-alive," and Joe struck up with twangle and squeak.

From Strangers at Lisconnel by Barlow, Jane