twit

UK
/twɪt/
US
/twɪt/
twitnoun
twits
pl
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/twɪt/
US
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Translations
imbécileFamilier. S’emploie pour désigner une personne sotte ou ridicule.
He can be such a twit sometimes, always forgetting where he left his keys.
Il peut parfois être un vrai imbécile, toujours à oublier où il a laissé ses clés.
piquePéjoratif. Remarque moqueuse ou piquante adressée à quelqu’un.
Her constant twits about his accent eventually wore him down.
Ses piques constantes sur son accent ont fini par l’user.
Definitions
A silly or foolish person.
He can be such a twit sometimes, always forgetting where he left his keys.
A reproach, taunt, or mocking remark aimed at someone.
Her constant twits about his accent eventually wore him down.
twitverb
twitted
Past Simple
twitted
Past Participle
twitting
ing-form
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Translations
taquinerFamilier. Peut avoir une nuance légère ou moqueuse selon le contexte.
He would often twit his friend about his obsession with collecting stamps.
Il avait souvent l’habitude de taquiner son ami à propos de sa passion pour la collection de timbres.
Definitions
To taunt or tease someone, often in a playful or mocking manner.
He would often twit his friend about his obsession with collecting stamps.