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tweet

[ tweet ]
/ twit /
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noun

a weak chirping sound, as of a young or small bird.
Digital Technology. a message posted on the Twitter social media service and website: the message may include text, links, photos, or videos.

verb (used without object)

to make a weak chirping sound.
Digital Technology. to post a message on Twitter: She tweets a lot about movies.

verb (used with object)

Digital Technology. to post (a message) on Twitter for (people) to read: He tweeted his fans after the event.

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Origin of tweet

First recorded in 1835–45; imitative

Words nearby tweet

'tween, tweenager, 'tween deck, tweeny, tweeps, tweet, tweeter, tweeze, tweezers, twelfth, Twelfth Amendment
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Words related to tweet

chirp, twitter, chirrup

Example sentences from the Web for tweet

British Dictionary definitions for tweet

tweet
/ (twiːt) /

interjection

(often reiterated) an imitation or representation of the thin chirping sound made by small or young birds

verb

(intr) to make this sound

noun

a thin chirping sound
a short message posted on the Twitter website

Word Origin for tweet

C19: of imitative origin
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