Twitting

Pronunciation: /ˈtwɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of twitting

verb to make fun of or tease someone in a good-natured way on social media

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoys twitting about her daily activities on social media.

A2 My grandmother is still learning how to use Twitter for twitting.

B1 The politician faced backlash after twitting insensitive comments.

B2 The celebrity was criticized for twitting controversial opinions.

C1 The journalist was known for twitting breaking news before it was officially announced.

C2 The author's twitting style captivated a large audience and gained international recognition.

Examples of twitting in a Sentence

formal The politician was caught twitting inappropriate comments on social media.

informal I saw you twitting about your new job on Twitter.

slang Stop twitting nonsense, no one believes you.

figurative Her words were like twitting birds, spreading quickly and uncontrollably.

Grammatical Forms of twitting

• past tense: twitted
• plural: twittings
• comparative: more twitting
• superlative: most twitting
• present tense: twits
• future tense: will twit
• perfect tense: have twitted
• continuous tense: is twitting
• singular: twitting
• positive degree: twitting
• infinitive: to twit
• gerund: twitting
• participle: twitted

Origin and Evolution of twitting

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'twitting' originated from the Middle English word 'twiten' which means to reproach or taunt.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'twitting' has evolved to also mean teasing or making fun of someone in a lighthearted manner, especially on social media platforms.