Meaning & Definition of word "Twig"

Twig

/twɪɡ/

1. A small, thin branch of a tree or shrub.
- Example: The bird perched on a twig before taking flight.
2. A small, slender shoot or branch on a plant.
- Example: We collected twigs to use for starting the campfire.
3. A barely noticeable action or instance, often used in a figurative sense.
- Example: He gave a twig of a nod to acknowledge her presence.

1. To break off a twig or partial branch from a tree or bush.
- Example: She twigged a few branches from the bush to make room for new growth.

Middle English, of uncertain origin.

twig up:

To understand or grasp something.

not the sharpest twig:

Referring to someone who is not very bright.

branch:

A larger or thicker division of a tree.

stick:

A thin piece of wood that can be detached.

Meaning: To understand something.

Example Sentence: I finally twigged what he meant.

Meaning: A term for someone who is thin.

Example Sentence: He's as thin as a twig.