twit

UK
/twɪt/
US
/twɪt/

Translations

twitnoun
twits
pl
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US
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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.
twitverb
twitted
Past Simple
twitted
Past Participle
twitting
Gerund
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US
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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

twitnoun
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
To taunt or tease someone, often in a playful or mocking manner.
He would often twit his friend about his obsession with collecting stamps.