twittery

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twit⋅ter⋅y

[twit-uh-ree]

–adjective

1.	given to or characterized by twittering.

2.	tremulous; shaky.

Origin:
1880–85; twitter + -y ¹

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twit·ter (twĭt'ər)

v. twit·tered, twit·ter·ing, twit·ters

v. intr.

To utter a succession of light chirping or tremulous sounds; chirrup.
1. To speak rapidly and in a tremulous manner: twittering over office gossip.
2. To giggle nervously; titter.
To tremble with nervous agitation or excitement.

v. tr.
To utter or say with a twitter: twittered a greeting.
n.

1. The light chirping sound made by certain birds.
2. A similar sound, especially light, tremulous speech or laughter.
Agitation or excitement; flutter.

[Middle English twiteren, ultimately of imitative origin.]
twit'ter·er n., twit'ter·y adj.

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