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Definition of retweet

retweet

/ˌriːˈtwiːt/
re · tweet
Plural:retweets
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Adjective:retweetable
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Past Simple:retweeted
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Past Participle:retweeted
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Present Participle:retweeting
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retweet Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A reposted or forwarded message on the social media platform Twitter (now X).

Example

"Her witty observation about remote work quickly gained thousands of likes and retweets."

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• verb

1

To repost or forward a message posted by another user on the social media platform Twitter (now X) so that it is visible to one's own followers.

Example

"The journalist decided to retweet the official announcement to keep her followers informed."

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• Rhymes for retweet

• Nearby Words

returnable
returnee
returner
retweet
retype
reunification
reunify

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