twisty
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of twisty
Example Sentences
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Shot at the 2001 festival, the elaborate robbery sequence features red-carpet excitement as it spins the picture’s twisty plot into motion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
In her very long and very twisty new novel, the author examines a Depression-era sterilization law in Mississippi, thereby connecting three white female characters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
After it’s confirmed in the hospital that she’s gone, we see Harold racing along a twisty turny road in his car, a Jaguar with a hearse top welded onto it.
From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026
This twisty sci-fi thriller explores a world where everyone is under digital surveillance, and artificial intelligence has been harnessed to try to reduce the crime rate.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
“Awesome! That twisty dotted line probably marks the trail to the spot where the treasure is buried.”
From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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