Twit: meaning, definitions and examples

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twit

 

[ twษชt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

social media

To 'twit' originally means to make a taunting or mocking remark. In the context of social media, it generally refers to posting a short message or update on the platform Twitter. The term can also imply playful teasing between users. It is often used informally and can describe both light-hearted banter and more serious commentary. With the rise of microblogging, 'twitting' has gained popularity as a way to communicate succinctly.

Synonyms

message, post, tweet

Examples of usage

  • He decided to twit about his new job.
  • She often twits her friends with funny memes.
  • They twitted about the latest news.
  • I always twit when I have a funny thought.
Context #2 | Noun

social media

A 'twit' refers to a message or update shared on Twitter. It is typically concise, limited to 280 characters, and may include text, images, or links. Twits can convey various messages ranging from personal updates to news and opinions. They are a key component of the Twitter platform and are often aimed at engaging followers.

Synonyms

posting, tweet, update

Examples of usage

  • Her latest twit received hundreds of likes.
  • He posted a twit about the concert.
  • I saw a funny twit from my friend.
  • The politician's twit sparked controversy.

Translations

Translations of the word "twit" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น twittar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคตเฅ€เคŸ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zwitschern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ twit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฒั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tweet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ„ใ‚คใƒผใƒˆใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tweeter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tuitear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tweet atmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ์œ—ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุบุฑูŠุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tweetovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tweetovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพฎๅš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tweetati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tweeta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฒะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tuitear

Etymology

The word 'twit' can be traced back to Middle English, where it was used to describe a slight or an insult. The term evolved over time, becoming more associated with playful teasing. In the 21st century, with the advent of social media, the word was repurposed to describe the act of posting on Twitter, a platform launched in 2006. The platform adopted a character limit of 140, now extended to 280, which encouraged users to communicate succinctly, leading to the slang use of 'twit' as a verb corresponding to tweeting. Additionally, 'twit' has roots in Old English, relating to the concept of a light, silly remark, which aligns with the often playful nature of modern social media interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,901 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.