Tweetstorm: meaning, definitions and examples
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tweetstorm
[ ˈtwētˌstôrm ]
social media
A series of connected tweets on a specific topic, usually numbered for clarity and posted in rapid succession.
Synonyms
tweet series, twitter thread.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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tweetstorm |
A tweetstorm is used when someone posts a series of tweets in quick succession, usually related to a single topic or event. This term often implies a sense of urgency or a strong desire to share thoughts or information.
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twitter thread |
A twitter thread is a more general term for a series of connected tweets. It's both neutral and versatile, used for anything from a casual conversation to a detailed discussion.
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tweet series |
A tweet series refers to a connected sequence of tweets, often planned and written to thoroughly cover a particular topic. This term is more neutral and does not carry the urgency often associated with a tweetstorm.
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Examples of usage
- Her tweetstorm about climate change went viral.
- The politician's tweetstorm sparked a heated debate on Twitter.
Translations
Translations of the word "tweetstorm" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tempestade de tweets
🇮🇳 ट्वीट तूफान
🇩🇪 Tweetstorm
🇮🇩 badai tweet
🇺🇦 шторм твітів
🇵🇱 burza tweetów
🇯🇵 ツイートの嵐
🇫🇷 tempête de tweets
🇪🇸 tormenta de tweets
🇹🇷 tweet fırtınası
🇰🇷 트윗 폭풍
🇸🇦 عاصفة تغريدات
🇨🇿 bouřka tweetů
🇸🇰 búrka tweetov
🇨🇳 推文风暴
🇸🇮 nevihta tweetov
🇮🇸 tístastormur
🇰🇿 твит дауылы
🇬🇪 ტვიტების ქარიშხალი
🇦🇿 tweet fırtınası
🇲🇽 tormenta de tweets
Etymology
The term 'tweetstorm' originated from the combination of the words 'tweet' (a post on Twitter) and 'storm' (a sudden outburst of a specific activity or emotion). It became popular with the rise of Twitter as a platform for sharing real-time thoughts and opinions. Tweetstorms are often used by individuals, organizations, or public figures to convey a detailed message or argument in a concise and engaging way.