Definition of Twitter
Twitter
twit·ter
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(noun)
a series of short, shrill sounds, often similar to the cry of some birds;
e.g. The bird gave a twitter when it was splashed with water.
(noun)
light laughter or conversation, often conducted in an idle or silly manner;
e.g. We heard the twitter of conversation coming from inside the cafe.
(noun)
a state of disturbance or agitation, often due to excitement;
e.g. They were all in a twitter from hearing such exciting news.
(noun)
a social media platform where people can send messages and publish and interact with short posts (used as Twitter);
e.g. I created a Twitter account last year so that I could share jokes with my friends.
(verb)
to make a series of short, shrill sounds, often with a trembling or chirping quality, similar to the call of some birds;
e.g. The birds in my garden twitter when I scatter seeds for them.
(verb)
to talk or laugh in a light and shrill tone, often very quickly and extensively without saying anything of meaning;
e.g. The children started to twitter about what they thought was behind the curtain. The audience started to twitter when the actor forgot his lines.
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