twangle

[ twang-guhl ]

noun

, twan·gled, twan·gling.

1. twang.

Word History and Origins

Origin of twangle¹

First recorded in 1805–15; twang + -le

Example Sentences

Twangle Melkas could double as a vintage horror film soundtrack, if not for the up-to-date percussive tickles.

From The Guardian

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

Youngsters dived into Stephen's outlets for the latest gear, while the makers of music for those youngsters – Jimi Hendrix, Roger Daltrey of the Who – made rarer purchases to the twangle of sitars in Kleptomania, next door to the rock drinking hole the Bag O'Nails.

From The Guardian

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

From Project Gutenberg

"It's stupid to dance without music," Tristram said, and picked up his harp and began to twangle a tune on it; but as soon as Sir Tristram began to play Dagonet stopped his dance.

From Project Gutenberg