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atwitter

American  
[uh-twit-er] / əˈtwɪt ər /

adjective

  1. excited; nervous; aflutter; twittering.

    They were atwitter at the prospect of meeting a Hollywood star.


Etymology

Origin of atwitter

First recorded in 1825–35; a- 1 + twitter

Example Sentences

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A couple recognized me, and one was all atwitter at being within 30 yards of Phil.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 9, 2020

In a surprise move that had Washington atwitter Wednesday night, Morrison announced that he was resigning from his White House post.

From The Guardian • Oct. 31, 2019

To illustrate her point, she reached over and pinched Justice Gorsuch, setting the courtroom atwitter.

From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2019

And every Monday morning, the major news publications are atwitter, literally and figuratively, over his latest piece of reporting.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2016

Peter hid his dandelions, and accompanied the afflicted parent, who was all of atwitter.

From The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter by Potter, Beatrix