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Substantiivi

1. The sharp, quick sound of a vibrating tight string, for example, of a bow or a musical instrument.
2. (music) A particular sharp vibrating sound characteristic of electric guitars.
3. A trace of a regional or foreign accent in someone's voice.
4. (phonetics) The sound quality that appears in the human voice when the epilaryngeal tube is narrowed.
5. A sharp, pungent taste or flavor; sometimes, a disagreeable one specifically.
6. (vulgar, slang) An annoying or stupid person; especially, a recalcitrant.

Verbi

1. (ambitransitive) To produce or cause to produce a sharp vibrating sound, like a tense string pulled and suddenly let go.
2. (intransitive) To have a nasal sound.
3. (intransitive) To have a trace of a regional or foreign accent.
4. (music) To play a stringed musical instrument by plucking and snapping.