tweet

[tweet]

noun

1. a weak chirping sound, as of a young or small bird.

2. 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)

1. to make a weak chirping sound.

2. Digital Technology.,  to post a message on Twitter.

   She tweets a lot about movies.

verb (used with object)

1. Digital Technology.,  to post (a message) on Twitter for (people) to read.

   He tweeted his fans after the event.

tweet

/ twiːt /

interjection

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

verb

1. (intr) to make this sound

noun

1. a thin chirping sound

2. a short message posted on the Twitter website

Word History and Origins

Origin of tweet¹

First recorded in 1835–45; imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of tweet¹

C19: of imitative origin

Example Sentences

“I saw that tweet … and I was like, ‘Are you guys OK?’”

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Over the weekend, he tweeted about Tesla’s design chips for AI computing.

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Mr. Rubio quickly denied the senator’s remarks, tweeting that the U.S. authored the plan, which is “a strong framework for ongoing negotiations.”

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“I’ve tried to warn them and even offered to license Tesla FSD, but they don’t want it! Crazy,” tweeted Musk on Monday.

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“I’ve tried to warn them and even offered to license Tesla FSD, but they don’t want it! Crazy,” tweeted Musk on Monday.

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