tweet

[twiːt]

tweet Definition

  • 1a short, high-pitched sound made by a bird
  • 2a message posted on Twitter

Using tweet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tweet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I woke up to the sound of birds tweeting outside my window.

  • Example

    He sent out a tweet about the new product launch.

  • Example

    Her tweet went viral and was retweeted thousands of times.

tweet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tweet

Phrases with tweet

  • a series of tweets posted in quick succession, often on a single topic or issue

    Example

    The politician's tweet storm caused a lot of controversy.

  • subtweet

    a tweet that indirectly refers to a particular person or situation without mentioning them by name

    Example

    She posted a subtweet about her ex-boyfriend without actually naming him.

  • retweet

    to repost someone else's tweet on your own Twitter account

    Example

    I retweeted her post because I thought it was funny.

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Summary: tweet in Brief

The term 'tweet' [twiːt] has two meanings: a short, high-pitched sound made by a bird, and a message posted on Twitter. It is often used in phrases like 'tweet storm,' which refers to a series of tweets on a single topic, and 'subtweet,' which is an indirect reference to a person or situation. 'Retweet' means to repost someone else's tweet.

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