Twittering: meaning, definitions and examples
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twittering
[ ˈtwɪtərɪŋ ]
social media
The act of posting short messages or updates on Twitter, a social media platform known for its character limit of 280 characters. Twittering is a popular way to share thoughts, opinions, news, and updates with a wide audience.
Synonyms
posting on Twitter, tweeting.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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twittering |
As already mentioned, this term is not standard in English today for referring to posting on Twitter. It may cause confusion due to its primary meaning related to bird sounds.
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tweeting |
This is the most common and informal way to refer to sending messages or sharing content on Twitter. It is widely understood and used in both casual conversation and most written contexts.
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posting on Twitter |
This is a more formal and clear way to refer to the act of sharing content on the social media platform Twitter. It is suitable for professional or straightforward communication.
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Examples of usage
- Her Twittering about the event attracted a lot of attention.
- I enjoy Twittering about my daily life and experiences.
- Many celebrities use Twittering to connect with their fans.
- Twittering has become an essential tool for real-time information dissemination.
- I find Twittering to be a quick and efficient way to communicate with others.
Translations
Translations of the word "twittering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chilrear
- pipilar
- tagarelar
🇮🇳 चहचहाना
🇩🇪 zwitschern
🇮🇩 berkicau
🇺🇦 щебетання
🇵🇱 ćwierkanie
🇯🇵 さえずり
🇫🇷 gazouiller
🇪🇸 gorjear
🇹🇷 cıvıldamak
🇰🇷 지저귀다
🇸🇦 زقزقة
🇨🇿 štěbetání
🇸🇰 švitorenie
🇨🇳 啁啾
🇸🇮 čivkanje
🇮🇸 tíst
🇰🇿 шиқылдау
🇬🇪 ჩიტების ჭიკჭიკი
🇦🇿 cikkildəmə
🇲🇽 gorjear
Etymology
The term 'twittering' originated from the name of the popular social media platform 'Twitter'. Twitter was created in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams. The platform gained immense popularity for its short-form content and real-time updates. The term 'twittering' quickly became associated with the act of posting updates or messages on Twitter, reflecting the brief and concise nature of the platform.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,265 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 30262 telephoto
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- 30264 embarrassingly
- 30265 twittering
- 30266 launder
- 30267 stripling
- 30268 hysteric
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