Twangy
adj
adj ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 That makes a twanging sound.
"There’s an occasional schmaltziness, aggravated by the overuse of a twangy score, but more than enough moments of genuine heartbreak, joy and suspense to make up for it."
Example
More examples"There’s an occasional schmaltziness, aggravated by the overuse of a twangy score, but more than enough moments of genuine heartbreak, joy and suspense to make up for it."
Etymology
From twang + -y.
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