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Definition of twit

twit

/ˈtwɪt/
twit
Plural:twits
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Adjective:twittish
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Past Simple:twitted
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Past Participle:twitted
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Present Participle:twitting
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• noun

1

A silly, foolish, or annoying person.

Example

"He felt like a complete twit after locking his keys inside the running car."

2

A reproach, taunt, or teasing remark.

Example

"He ignored the good-natured twits from his colleagues about his new haircut."

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• verb

1

To tease, taunt, or reproach someone, especially in a good-humored way about a mistake or fault.

Example

"His friends endlessly twitted him about his sudden enthusiasm for opera."

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• Rhymes for twit

• Nearby Words

twisted
twister
twisty
twit
twitch
twitchily
twitchiness

Word Origin & Etymology

The verb derives from Old English 'ætwitan' (to reproach or blame), from 'æt-' (at) and 'witan' (to blame). The modern informal noun meaning 'a foolish person' arose in 20th-century British slang, derived either from the verb or by analogy with 'nitwit'.

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