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twit·ter
 twitter
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- pronunciation:
- twI
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
twitters, twittering, twittered |
| definition 1: |
to make a series of short light sounds, as a small bird; chirp.
- similar words:
- chipper, chirp
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| definition 2: |
to talk or laugh lightly or nervously.
The audience twittered in embarrassment. |
| definition 3: |
to tremble or quiver from excitement or nervousness.
- similar words:
- vibrate
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| related words: |
cheep, chip, giggle, peep, quaver, shiver |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to express with a chirp or twitter.
The finches twittered their evening song.- similar words:
- chirp
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| related words: |
quaver |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the light chirping of a bird or birds.
- similar words:
- chirp
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| definition 2: |
an anxious or agitated state.
- similar words:
- bother, lather
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| definition 3: |
light speech or laughter; chatter.
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| definition 4: |
(cap.) former name a U.S. corporation that developed a social media service in 2006. The company is now called X Corp, and the service is called X.
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| related words: |
cheep, chip, giggle, peep |
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