How to Pronounce "twanky"
word
ˈtwæŋki
TWANG-kee
ˈtwæŋki
TWANG-kee
Definition
'Twanky' most commonly refers to 'Widow Twanky,' a comedic female character in British pantomime (stage plays), usually played by a man for humorous effect. The name is rarely used outside this specific theater context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtwæŋki
British English
ˈtwæŋki
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TWANG-kee
UK
TWANG-kee
Listen in Context
The actor played Twanky in the school pantomime.
Have you ever seen a Twanky performance?
Twanky is a famous pantomime dame character.
Every Christmas, local theaters put on an Aladdin show with Twanky stealing the spotlight.