Twitter

/ˈtwɪtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A social media platform that allows users to post and interact with messages known as 'tweets'.
She updates her Twitter feed daily to keep her followers informed.
A message posted on the Twitter platform, limited to a specific number of characters.
His latest Twitter was about the importance of mental health awareness.
The act of using Twitter to communicate; the activity of tweeting.
He spends hours in Twitter, engaging with different communities and trends.
verb
To post a message on the Twitter platform.
She loves to twitter her thoughts about the latest news.
To communicate in a light-hearted or trivial manner, often in a series of short messages.
During the conference, they twittered back and forth about the speakers.

Etymology

The word 'twitter' derives from the Old English word 'twiter', meaning 'to chirp' or 'to make a quick, light sound'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tweet
A message posted on Twitter.
trending
Topics or hashtags that are currently popular on Twitter.
retweet
To share someone else's tweet with your own followers.

Related Words

tweet
A single message posted on Twitter.
hashtag
A word or phrase preceded by a '#' sign used to categorize tweets.
follower
A user who subscribes to another user's tweets.

Slang Meanings

Twit
He's always twitting about his day-to-day life.
Troll
Don't engage with trolls on Twitter—they're just trying to provoke a reaction.