Meaning & Definition of Twig in English
English⟶
Twig
/twɪg/
noun
1. A small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division)
- Usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
synonym:
- branchlet,
- twig,
- sprig
verb
1. Branch out in a twiglike manner
- "The lightning bolt twigged in several directions"
synonym:
- twig
2. Understand, usually after some initial difficulty
- "She didn't know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on"
synonym:
- catch on,
- get wise,
- get onto,
- tumble,
- latch on,
- cotton on,
- twig,
- get it