tweet

/twi:t/
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tweet

A small bird tweets from a branch.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A weak chirping sound: A short, high-pitched sound made by a small bird.
    • A message posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter): A short, public text-based communication, typically limited to a specific number of characters.

  2. Verb:

    • To make a weak chirping sound: To produce the short, high-pitched sound characteristic of a small bird.
    • To post a message on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter): To publish a short, public text-based communication on this platform.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • I heard the gentle tweet of a sparrow outside my window.
    • Her latest tweet about the election went viral.

  • Verb:

    • The baby birds in the nest began to tweet for food.
    • He will tweet the official announcement at noon.
Advanced Usage

  • "to tweet at someone": to post a public message on X that directly addresses another user by including their username.

    • Many fans tweeted at the singer to request a new album.

  • "to tweet out": to post or share something on X.

    • The company tweeted out a link to the new product page.
Variants and Related Words

  • Tweeter (n): A person who posts messages on X.

    • She is an active tweeter on political topics.

  • Retweet (v/n): To repost another user's message on X; such a reposted message.

    • He decided to retweet the important news article.
Synonyms
  • Chirp (v/n): To make a short, sharp sound like a bird; such a sound.
  • Post (v/n): To publish content online; a piece of published content.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Tweet back: To reply to a message on X.
    • The celebrity tweeted back to thank the fan for their support.
Related Idioms
  • "to be all a-twitter": To be in a state of nervous or excited agitation. (Note: This idiom uses "twitter," the older, broader term for bird sounds, and is conceptually related to the rapid, short communication style of the platform.)
    • The office was all a-twitter with the news of the merger.
tweet

A small bird tweets from a branch.

Noun
  1. a weak chirping sound as of a small bird
Verb
  1. squeeze tightly between the fingers
    • He pinched her behind
    • She squeezed the bottle
  2. make a weak, chirping sound
    • the small bird was tweeting in the tree

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