tweet
|tweet|
/twiːt/
short sound or message
Etymology
'tweet' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'twiten,' where 'twit-' meant 'to chirp or peep.'
'twiten' transformed into the modern English word 'tweet' through gradual phonetic changes.
Initially, it meant 'to chirp or peep,' but over time it evolved to include the modern meaning of 'posting a message on Twitter.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a short, high-pitched sound made by a small bird.
The bird's tweet was heard early in the morning.
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Noun 2
a message posted on the social media platform Twitter.
She posted a tweet about the event.
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Verb 1
to make a short, high-pitched sound like a small bird.
The canary tweeted happily in its cage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 06:11