twittery

Variant of twitter

twitter definition

twit·ter (twit′ər)

intransitive verb

  1. to make a series of light, sharp, intermittent vocal sounds; chirp continuously or tremulously, as birds do
    1. to talk in a rapid, tremulous manner expressive of agitation, timidity, etc.; chatter
    2. to giggle or titter
  3. to tremble with excitement, eagerness, etc.

Etymology: ME twiteren, akin to Ger zwitschern: orig. echoic

transitive verb

to express or say in a twittering manner

noun

  1. a light, sharp, intermittent vocal sound of a bird; chirping
  2. any similar sound
  3. a condition of trembling excitement; flutter

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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