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atwitter

/əˈtwɪt.ɚ/
a · twit · ter
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• adjective

1

Excitedly or nervously chattering, trembling, or fluttering with anticipation.

Example

"The entire theater lobby was atwitter with rumors that the lead actor would make a surprise appearance."

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• adverb

1

In a state of nervous excitement or chattering anticipation.

Example

"The young students waited atwitter in the hallway before the talent show began."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Like other adjectives formed with the prefix 'a-' (such as 'abuzz' or 'aflutter'), 'atwitter' is restricted to predicative positions (following a linking verb or noun) and cannot be placed directly before a noun.

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• Nearby Words

attune
attuned
attunement
atwitter
atypical
atypically
aubergine

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century by combining the Middle English prefix 'a-' (from the Old English preposition 'on', meaning 'in a state of') with the imitative verb 'twitter'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Atwitter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/atwitter
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