noun
twit
twiht
Twit (noun) means a silly or foolish person. Example: “Don't be such a twit — read the instructions first.”
noun
1
A silly or foolish person.
"Don't be such a twit — read the instructions first."
verb
1
To tease or mock someone, usually in a light-hearted way.
"His friends twitted him about his terrible singing."
How to use twit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mild insult for someone foolish, or to tease someone good-naturedly.
When to use it
Informal and mostly British; mild rather than harsh.
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Word forms
- Plural
- twits
- Third person singular
- twits
- Past tense
- twitted
- Archaic forms
- twittest, twittedst, twitteth
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Don't be such a _____ — read the instructions first.
Etymology
From an older word atwite meaning "to blame or reproach," which goes back to Old English ætwītan.
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Rhymes for twit
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What does “twit” mean?
The word “twit” means a silly or foolish person. In plain terms, a mild insult for someone foolish, or to tease someone good-naturedly.
How do you pronounce “twit”?
“Twit” is pronounced twiht (/twɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “twit” in a sentence?
Here is “twit” used in a sentence: “Don't be such a twit — read the instructions first.”
What part of speech is “twit”?
Depending on how it is used, “twit” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “twit” come from?
The word “twit” comes from Old English. From an older word atwite meaning "to blame or reproach," which goes back to Old English ætwītan.
How many meanings does “twit” have?
“Twit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a silly or foolish person.
