twit·ter·pat·ed

[twit-er-pey-tid]
adjective Informal.
excited or overcome by romantic feelings; smitten.

Origin:
1942; first used in the movie Bambi; twitter + -pated

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Main Entry:  twitterpated
Part of Speech:  adj
Definition:  confused by affection or infatuation
Etymology:  twitter + -pated 'pertaining to the head'
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