twister
Americannoun
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a person or thing that twists.
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Informal. a whirlwind or tornado.
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Chiefly British Informal. a deceitful, unscrupulous person.
noun
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a swindling or dishonest person
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a person or thing that twists, such as a device used in making ropes
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an informal name for tornado
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a ball moving with a twisting motion
Etymology
Origin of twister
1475–85; 1895–1900 twister for def. 2; twist + -er 1
Example Sentences
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In 1966, Twister became a phenomenon and challenged sexual norms, while a revamped version of Milton Bradley’s Game of Life—complete with plastic automobiles and destinations including Millionaire Acres—pushed the postwar suburban fantasy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
One shows off the Switch 2’s touch screen, having us use the device as a sort of Twister board for our hands.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025
Crichton's earlier works, such as Twister, Westworld and ER, have sold for huge amounts, making him one of the world's most successful book, film and television writers - even in death.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2024
"A few movies that focused on weather or climate have things quite unrealistic," Trenberth told Salon, listing "The Day After Tomorrow," "Twister" and "Waterworld" as egregious examples.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2024
“Considering what’s been happening around here,” Link points out, “maybe people aren’t in a Twister mood.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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