0 antonyms and opposites of twitter, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A series of short chirping sounds made by birds.
Etymology
From Old English twiterian, an old word imitating the chirping sound of birds; the social-media platform borrowed the word directly for its name.
Full origin of twitter →Frequently asked questions
What does “twitter” mean?
The word “twitter” means a series of short chirping sounds made by birds. In plain terms, birds' chirping, a state of nervous excitement, or (as a name) the social platform now called X.
How do you pronounce “twitter”?
“Twitter” is pronounced TWIH-tuh (/ˈtwɪtə/ in IPA).
How do you use “twitter” in a sentence?
Here is “twitter” used in a sentence: “We woke to the twitter of sparrows outside the window.”
What part of speech is “twitter”?
Depending on how it is used, “twitter” can be a noun, a name and a verb.
Where does the word “twitter” come from?
The word “twitter” comes from Old English. From Old English twiterian, an old word imitating the chirping sound of birds; the social-media platform borrowed the word directly for its name.
Is “twitter” a common word?
“Twitter” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “twitter” have?
“Twitter” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a series of short chirping sounds made by birds.
What is the difference between a twitter and a tweet?
A tweet is a single short chirp, while a twitter is a run of those light chirping sounds strung together — the continuous, busy chattering of small birds. In short, a tweet is one note and a twitter is the ongoing series. Both words imitate the high, quick sounds that birds make.
What does it mean when birds twitter?
When birds twitter they produce a stream of short, high, repeated chirps, often early in the morning or when they are active and sociable. It is usually a sign of communication within a flock. The word captures the light, restless, musical quality of that constant background birdsong.
Can 'twitter' describe people talking?
Yes. Applied to people, to twitter means to talk rapidly in a light, excitable, slightly nervous way — chattering on about small things. It can also describe a flutter of nervous excitement, as in 'in a twitter'. The image comes straight from the quick, restless chirping of birds.