Twisty: meaning, definitions and examples

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twisty

 

[ ˈtwɪsti ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

puzzle game

Twisty is a popular puzzle game where players have to twist and turn colored blocks to match them up. The goal is to create a solid color on each side of the cube by rotating the different sections. The game requires strategy, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills.

Synonyms

brain teaser, mind game, puzzle game

Examples of usage

  • Let's play Twisty and see who can solve the puzzle the fastest!
  • I love challenging my brain with the Twisty game.
Context #2 | Adjective

winding or twisting

Twisty can also be used to describe something that is winding or twisting in shape. It is often used to refer to roads, paths, or objects that have a curved or spiral form.

Synonyms

curved, spiraled, winding

Examples of usage

  • We took a drive down the twisty road along the coast.
  • The vines in the garden grew in a twisty pattern.

Translations

Translations of the word "twisty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 torcido

🇮🇳 मुड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 verdreht

🇮🇩 berliku

🇺🇦 закручений

🇵🇱 skręcony

🇯🇵 ねじれた (nejireta)

🇫🇷 tordu

🇪🇸 torcido

🇹🇷 kıvrımlı

🇰🇷 뒤틀린 (dwitullin)

🇸🇦 ملتوي

🇨🇿 zkroucený

🇸🇰 skrútený

🇨🇳 扭曲的 (niǔqū de)

🇸🇮 zvit

🇮🇸 snúinn

🇰🇿 бұралған

🇬🇪 გადატრიალებული

🇦🇿 burulmuş

🇲🇽 torcido

Etymology

The word 'twisty' originated from the combination of 'twist' and the suffix '-y', which is used to form adjectives. The term has been used since the early 20th century to describe things that are twisted or winding in shape. Its popularity has increased with the rise of puzzle games and the need for descriptive terms for curved or spiral forms.

See also: intertwist, twist, twisted, twistedly, twister, twisting, twistingly, twists, untwist.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,804, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.