Pronunciation: /twɪt/

Definitions of twit

noun a silly or annoying person

Example Sentences

A1 She called him a twit for forgetting their anniversary.

A2 The teacher scolded the twit for disrupting the class.

B1 I can't believe that twit said such a rude comment.

B2 The politician was criticized for his twit-like behavior on social media.

C1 His reputation as a twit preceded him wherever he went.

C2 Despite his intelligence, he was often dismissed as a twit by his peers.

verb to tease or make fun of someone in a playful way

Example Sentences

A1 He twitted about his new job on social media.

A2 She twitted a funny meme to her friends.

B1 The politician twitted a controversial statement that caused a stir.

B2 The celebrity twitted an apology for their offensive remarks.

C1 The journalist twitted updates from the press conference.

C2 The company CEO twitted a response to the allegations against the company.

Examples of twit in a Sentence

formal The politician referred to the journalist as a twit for spreading false information.

informal I can't believe that twit forgot my birthday again!

slang That guy is such a twit, always causing trouble.

figurative Her mind was a twit of confusion as she tried to make sense of the situation.

Grammatical Forms of twit

past tense

twitted

plural

twits

comparative

more twitty

superlative

most twitty

present tense

twits

future tense

will twit

perfect tense

has twitted

continuous tense

is twitting

singular

twit

positive degree

twit

infinitive

to twit

gerund

twitting

participle

twitting

Origin and Evolution of twit

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'twit' originated from Middle English, derived from Old English 'twittian' meaning to blame or reproach.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'twit' evolved to refer to someone who is considered silly or annoying, often used in a playful or teasing manner.