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twitterpated

American  
[twit-er-pey-tid] / ˈtwɪt ərˌpeɪ tɪd /

adjective

Informal.

  1. excited or overcome by romantic feelings; smitten.

Etymology

Origin of twitterpated

1942; first used in the movie Bambi; twitter + -pated

Example Sentences

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Sincerely, Twitterpated Dear Twitterpated, Since you do not want advice on how to conduct yourself — which I completely understand!

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2012

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