tweet

[ tweet ]

noun

1. a weak chirping sound, as of a young or small bird.
2. Digital Technology. a message posted on the Twitter social media service and website: the message may include text, links, photos, or videos.

verb (used without object)

1. to make a weak chirping sound.
2. Digital Technology. to post a message on Twitter:

   She tweets a lot about movies.

verb (used with object)

1. Digital Technology. to post (a message) on Twitter for (people) to read:

   He tweeted his fans after the event.

tweet

/ twiːt /

interjection

1. often reiterated an imitation or representation of the thin chirping sound made by small or young birds

verb

1. intr to make this sound

noun

1. a thin chirping sound
2. a short message posted on the Twitter website

Word History and Origins

Origin of tweet¹

First recorded in 1835–45; imitative

Word History and Origins

Origin of tweet¹

C19: of imitative origin

Example Sentences

"This leftist judge would have been voted down and the seat on the important 11th circuit would have been filled by Donald Trump next year had Republicans showed up," he tweeted.

From Salon

Shortly after, it also traded in another Musk-related meme coin - after Paul had tweeted that it was headed “to the moon”.

From BBC

In a tweet he posted shortly before the election, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took arms against the Food and Drug Administration and its scientists.

From Los Angeles Times

Donald Trump Jr tweeted that the president was trying to "get World War Three going" before his father took office.

From BBC

But after Miss Universe South Africa tweeted to congratulate her on her second place, along with both South African and Nigerian flags, some South Africans responded by saying she did not represent them.

From BBC