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

“The thing that will bankrupt this country more than any other policy is flooding the country with illegal immigration and then giving those migrants generous benefits,” Vance wrote in a tweet earlier this summer.

From Salon

Citing the cases of writer Graham Linehan and a woman who was jailed over a racist tweet, Farage spoke about what he called "the really awful authoritarian situation that the UK has sunk into".

From BBC

Earlier on Wednesday, Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the government needed to "look at" the relevant legislation following the arrest, adding ministers "want the police to focus on policing streets rather than tweets".

From BBC

"As the prime minister and home secretary have been clear, we want the police to focus on policing streets rather than tweets," the health secretary said.

From BBC

“Do I want to sacrifice that relationship for some stupid tweet, or some in-the-moment anger?” he asked.

From Los Angeles Times