The sharp, quick sound of a vibrating tight string, for example, of a bow or a musical instrument.

A particular sharp vibrating sound characteristic of electric guitars.

A trace of a regional or foreign accent in someone's voice.

“Despite having lived in Canada for 20 years, he still has that Eastern-European twang in his voice.”

To produce or cause to produce a sharp vibrating sound, like a tense string pulled and suddenly let go.

To have a nasal sound.

To have a trace of a regional or foreign accent.