Tweetstorm: meaning, definitions and examples

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tweetstorm

 

[ ˈtwētˌstôrm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • She went on a tweetstorm about the recent political events.
  • His tweetstorm was full of detailed analysis and facts.
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.

  • The author started a twitter thread to discuss his new book.
  • She shared her travel experiences through a twitter thread.
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.

  • He posted a tweet series explaining the new regulations step by step.
  • The tweet series on mental health tips was very informative.

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.

See also: tweet, tweeter, tweeting.