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twang - An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture

Northerners can identify Southerners and country music singers right away by the unique twang in their voices.

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yap - To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.

Jack Russell terriers make up for their small size by yapping loudly when danger approaches.

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howl - To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.

The dog howled loudly at the moon.

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jabber - To talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense

Irene jabbered so much that it sounded like she was talking to ten people at once.

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glib - (of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow

Barry was a glib person who pretended to be interested in other people even though he didn't really care about them.

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sizzle - (of food) make a hissing sound when frying or cooking

The hot plate of food was still sizzling when it was brought to the customer's table.

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snore - To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping.

She decided to wear earplugs at night because when her husband snored loudly, it woke her up.

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rustle - To make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper

The autumn leaves rustled when the dog jumped on the pile.

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holler - A loud cry or shout

The auctioneer let out an excited holler every time someone bid the price up.

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muffle - To make (a sound) quieter : to decrease the noise made by (something)

Anna muffled her ears with her hands so she wouldn't have to hear the loud noises from the construction workers.

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muted - Less loud or strong compared to what is usual.

Esther could have screamed at her 3 year old throwing a tantrum, but she felt she would be more successful trying a more muted response.

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vociferous - To speak your opinions and complaints loudly and repeatedly

At the annual stock holder's meeting, Arnold was vociferous in his complaints about how the company was being run.