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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

So when John R. Bolton, the president’s former national security adviser, popped back up on Twitter on Friday morning with a teasing message, it sent the town, well, all atwitter.

From New York Times Nov. 22, 2019

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

Benjamin, who was all of atwitter, pulled Peter off the windowsill.

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

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