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

Pearson said she did not think her tweet was wrong, and added: "I won’t censor myself but I will be more watchful in the future."

From BBC

“On January 20,” Kennedy tweeted a few days before the election, “the Trump White House will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water.”

From Los Angeles Times

As a bonus, it can be done without resorting to annoying "how dare they" tweeting, which can backfire by reminding Republicans of the common enemy they wish to defeat.

From Salon

"We have made undeniable progress in our country. However, there remains much to be done. We must continue working together to hasten the delivery of our commitments and change Kenya," he tweeted on Thursday.

From BBC

"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