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[ twit-er ]
verb (used without object)
- to utter a succession of small, tremulous sounds, as a bird.
- to talk lightly and rapidly, especially of trivial matters; chatter.
- to titter; giggle.
- to tremble with excitement or the like; be in a flutter.
- Digital Technology. tweet ( def 4 ).
verb (used with object)
- to express or utter by twittering.
- a brand name for a social media service and website where registered users may post text that is limited to a certain number of characters, as well as links, photos, or videos.
/ ˈtwɪtə /
verb
- intr (esp of a bird) to utter a succession of chirping sounds
- intr to talk or move rapidly and tremulously
- intr to giggle
her schoolmates twittered behind their desks
- tr to utter in a chirping way
noun
- a twittering sound, esp of a bird
- the act of twittering
- a state of nervous excitement (esp in the phrase in a twitter )
/ ˈtwɪtə /
noun
- a website where people can post short messages about their current activities
verb
- intr; sometimes not capital to write a short message on the Twitter website
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Derived Forms
- ˈtwittery, adjective
- ˈtwitterer, noun
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Other Words From
- twitter·er noun
- twitter·ing·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of twitter1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of twitter1
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Example Sentences
Fry had previously confirmed the news to his army of followers on Twitter.
The other Twitter topic you are well known for is the topic of Salon.
Back in December, and just in time for Hanukkah, J.K. Rowling revealed via Twitter that there were Jewish wizards at Hogwarts.
He prefers to express himself through Twitter and leave it at that.
Radel has since had his record expunged and, even better, is back on Twitter.
And then the arrival at that strange school; how hollow the laughter of the men, how shrill the chirp and twitter of the women!
Early in the morning, when dawn was scarcely breaking, the swallow began to twitter, and Fido to pull the blankets.
The only sound now came from a robin, hunting about the turf and now and then breaking out into an impatient twitter.
Whitethroats are in full song everywhere: they have a twitter sometimes like swallows.
But thy days the silence keep, Save for grosbeaks' feeble cheep, Or for snow-birds' busy twitter When thy breath is very bitter.
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