tweet

American  

[tweet] / twit /

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.

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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 British  

/ twiːt /

interjection

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

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verb

1. (intr) to make this sound

noun

1. a thin chirping sound

2. a short message posted on the Twitter website

Etymology

Origin of tweet

First recorded in 1835–45; imitative

Example Sentences

On Monday, Sir Keir said the resurfaced tweets were "absolutely abhorrent" and said the government was "taking steps to review the information failures in this case".

From BBC

"I must also stress that some tweets have been completely misunderstood, seemingly in bad faith," he added.

From Barron's

Musk tweeted on Dec. 24 that he was driving in a robo-taxi without a safety monitor, fueling hopes that that milestone could be reached by the end of 2025.

From Barron's

Musk tweeted on Dec. 24 that he was driving in a robo-taxi without a safety monitor, fueling hopes that that milestone could be reached by the end of 2025.

From Barron's

After reviewing the historic tweets, Fattah said in a statement: "I do understand how shocking and hurtful they are, and for that I unequivocally apologise."

From BBC