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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 was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams, and was launched in July of that year. Twitter grew quickly; by 2012 more than 100 million users produced 340 million tweets per day. Twitter, Inc., was based in San Francisco, California, and had more than 25 offices around the world.

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

   www.techtarget.com › whatis › definition

   Twitter is a free social networking site where users broadcast short posts known as tweets. These tweets can contain text, videos, photos or links. To access Twitter, users need an internet connection or smart phone to use the app or website, Twitter.com.

4. 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.” Advertisements.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishtwitter | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   twitter definition: 1. (of a bird) to make a series of short, high sounds: 2. to talk quickly and nervously in a high…. Learn more.

6. www.socialmediatoday.com › content › twitter-101-what-twitterTwitter 101: What is Twitter Really About? | Social Media Today

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   Apr 12, 2013 · Twitter is a social network and real-time communication service launched in 2006 and used by millions of people and organizations to quickly share and discover information. The word Twitter comes from the frequent chirping sound made by birds, hence the bird used in the Twitter logo.

7. twitter.com › aboutAbout (@about) | Twitter

   twitter.com › about

   Twitter is a social media platform that connects people with their interests, news, and communities. You can follow, tweet, and interact with millions of users around the world. Learn more about Twitter's mission, values, and features on the official About page.

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

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   4 days ago · What is Twitter? Twitter, renamed X (though we’re going to keep calling it Twitter), is a social media platform where users share 280-character thoughts, jokes, news, and pretty much anything else you can put into words. You can add pictures, videos, polls, and many other things to a post.