TWANK

Etymology

Verb

twank (third-person singular simple present twanks, present participle twanking, simple past and past participle twanked)

(intransitive, dated) To emit a sharp twanging sound.

(transitive, dated) To cause to make a sharp twanging sound.

Source: Wiktionary


Twank, v. t.

Definition: To cause to make a sharp twanging sound; to twang, or twangle. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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