adj

twisty

TWIHS-tee

Twisty (adj) means Full of twists and turns. Example: “The mountain pass is a twisty road that's tricky to drive at night.”

adj

Full of twists and turns.

"The mountain pass is a twisty road that's tricky to drive at night."

noun

A small triangular marker used in an interface to show whether a section is expanded or collapsed.

"Click the twisty next to the folder name to expand it."

How to use twisty

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWinding and full of curves, or (in software) the small expand/collapse arrow icon.

twistier comparative, twisties plural, twistiest superlative

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The mountain pass is a _____ road that's tricky to drive at night.

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What does “twisty” mean?

The word “twisty” means full of twists and turns. In plain terms, winding and full of curves, or (in software) the small expand/collapse arrow icon.

How do you pronounce “twisty”?

“Twisty” is pronounced TWIHS-tee (/ˈtwɪsti/ in IPA).

How do you use “twisty” in a sentence?

Here is “twisty” used in a sentence: “The mountain pass is a twisty road that's tricky to drive at night.”

What part of speech is “twisty”?

Depending on how it is used, “twisty” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “twisty” have?

“Twisty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: full of twists and turns.