twitter

¹ American  

[twit-er] / ˈtwɪt ər /

verb (used without object)

1. to utter a succession of small, tremulous sounds, as a bird.

2. to talk lightly and rapidly, especially of trivial matters; chatter.

3. to titter; giggle.

4. to tremble with excitement or the like; be in a flutter.

5. Digital Technology.  tweet.

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verb (used with object)

1. to express or utter by twittering.

noun

1. an act of twittering.

2. a twittering sound.

3. a state of tremulous excitement.

   Synonyms:

   fluster , tizzy , flutter

Twitter ² American  

Trademark.

1. a brand name for a social media service and website where registered users may post text that is limited to a certain number of characters, as well as links, photos, or videos.

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twitter ¹ British  

/ ˈtwɪtə /

verb

1. (intr) (esp of a bird) to utter a succession of chirping sounds

2. (intr) to talk or move rapidly and tremulously

3. (intr) to giggle

   her schoolmates twittered behind their desks

4. (tr) to utter in a chirping way

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noun

1. a twittering sound, esp of a bird

2. the act of twittering

3. a state of nervous excitement (esp in the phrase in a twitter )

Twitter ² British  

/ ˈtwɪtə /

noun

1. a website where people can post short messages about their current activities

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verb

1. (intr; sometimes not capital) to write a short message on the Twitter website

Other Word Forms

• twitterer noun
• twitteringly adverb
• twittery adjective

Etymology

Origin of twitter

1325–75; Middle English twiteren (v.); akin to German zwitschern

Example Sentences

“After a week of nonsense on the internet I’m especially thankful to everyone in the peloton and sport who continue to affirm that twitter is not real life,” said Killips in the post.

From Washington Times

Bale showed his support for the achievement in a short video posted to McElhenney's twitter, in which he said: "Hi Rob, just wanted to congratulate you on your promotion and everything you're doing at Wrexham."

From BBC

“On my soul i didn’t pay for twitter blue, u will feel my wrath tesla man!” wrote the rapper who has 8 million followers.

From Seattle Times

Local authorities will have the details of any roads affected, while up-to-date alerts on road closures can be found on the Metropolitan Police Events twitter page.

From BBC

Shorebirds twittered and blue-gray waves lapped and whooshed, bringing the sounds of the beach to the Central Valley.

From New York Times

Related Words

• cheep
• chirp
• chirrup
• peep