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   twitter

   /ˈtwɪtə/

   verb

   • 1. (of a bird) give a call consisting of repeated light tremulous sounds: "sparrows twittered under the eaves" Similar chirpchirrupcheeptweetpeepchitterchattertrillwarblesing
   • ▪ talk in a light, high-pitched voice: "old ladies in the congregation twittered"
   • ▪ talk rapidly and at length in a trivial way: "he twittered on about buying a new workshop" Similar prattlebabblechatterprategabblejabbergo onrun onrattle on/awayyapjibber-jabberpatterblatherbletherblithermaunderrambledrivelinformal:yakyackety-yakyabberyatterwitterrabbitchunternatterwaffleslabbermagarchaic:twaddleclacktwattle
   • 2. make a posting on the social media application Twitter: "many active bloggers are twittering more and more these days"

   noun

   • 1. a series of short, high-pitched calls or sounds: "his words were cut off by a faint electronic twitter" Similar chirpchirpingchirrupchirrupingcheepcheepingtweettweetingpeeppeepingchitterchitteringtrilltrillingwarblewarblingsongcrycall
   • ▪ idle or ignorant talk: "drawing-room twitter" Similar prattlechatterbabbletalkpratinggabblejabberblatherbletherramblinginformal:yackety-yakyabberingyatterwitteringnatteringchunteringarchaic:clacktwattle

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb): imitative.

   Derivatives

   • 1. twitterer noun
   • 2. twittery adjective

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TwitterTwitter - Wikipedia

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   Twitter, also known as X since 2023, is a platform where users can share short text messages, images, and videos. It was created in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams, and is owned by X Corp. since 2022.

3. www.techopedia.com › definition › 4957What is Twitter? - Definition from Techopedia

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   Jan 10, 2013 · Twitter is a social networking and microblogging online service that allows users to send and receive text-based messages or posts of up to 140 characters called “tweets.” Learn about its history, features, applications, and popularity from Techopedia's editorial process.

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5. www.techtarget.com › whatis › definitionWhat is Twitter? - TechTarget

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   The definition of twitter is a short burst of inconsequential information and chirps from birds, which describes the purpose of social networking on Twitter -- to share short and quick information.

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6. www.pockettactics.com › what-is-twitterWhat is Twitter and how do I use it? - Pocket Tactics

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Learn the basics of Twitter, a social media platform where users share 280-character thoughts, jokes, news, and more. Find out about the explore tab, character limit, Twitter Blue, hashtags, and the history of Twitter.

7. blog.hubspot.com › marketing › what-is-twitterWhat Is Twitter and How Does It Work? - HubSpot Blog

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   Jul 26, 2021 · Twitter is a social media platform that allows users to post 140-character updates, or "tweets", and follow other users. Learn how to use Twitter for marketing, PR, news, entertainment, and more.

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8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of twitter in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Twitter is a word that can describe the sound of a bird, the way someone talks nervously, or the social media service where people post short messages. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

9. www.webopedia.com › definitions › twitterWhat is Twitter? | Webopedia

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Twitter is a microblogging social media platform where users can share and connect through text and multimedia content. Learn about its features, use cases, algorithms, and Twitter Blue subscription service.