What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
twitting
Example
He was twitting his friend about his new haircut. [twitting: verb]
Example
The group of friends spent the evening twitting each other and having a good time. [twitting: gerund or present participle]
mocking
Example
She felt hurt by her classmates mocking her accent. [mocking: verb]
Example
The comedian's routine was filled with mocking impressions of famous people. [mocking: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mocking is more commonly used than twitting in everyday language. Twitting may be considered outdated and is less frequently used.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between twitting and mocking?
Neither twitting nor mocking are particularly formal words, but mocking may be considered more informal due to its negative connotation and association with casual speech.
