TWANG (2)

Twang (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Twanged (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Twanging.] [[Of imitative origin; cf. Tang a sharp sound, Tinkle.]] To sound with a quick, harsh noise; to make the sound of a tense string pulled and suddenly let go; as, the bowstring twanged.