Twist
/twɪst/
Meaning & Definition
noun
An act of twisting or the state of being twisted.
The twist in the story surprised everyone.
A unexpected change in a situation, especially one that is dramatic or surprising.
The plot took a surprising twist at the end.
A curl or spiral.
She wore her hair in a twist for the party.
verb
To turn or bend in the shape of a spiral or curve.
She had to twist the cap off the bottle.
To change the direction of; to turn aside.
He had to twist the steering wheel to avoid the obstacle.
To distort or misrepresent the facts.
The reporter twisted the story to make it more sensational.
Etymology
Middle English twisten, from Old English twistian 'to twist, turn, wind around'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
twist of fate
A surprising turn of events that is often unexpected.
give something a twist
To change or add something to a situation or idea.
twist someone's arm
To persuade someone to do something they are reluctant to do.
Related Words
twisted
Made into a spiral or distorted shape.
twisting
The action or process of turning something in a spiral or rotational movement.
twistable
Capable of being twisted.
Slang Meanings
A surprising or unexpected variation of something
That movie had a real twist at the end!
To manipulate a situation for one's own benefit
He's good at twisting things in his favor during negotiations.