tweet

noun
UK: /twiːt/
US: /twiːt/

  1. A short message posted on the Twitter social media platform.

    1. I saw a funny tweet online this morning that made me laugh.
    2. The politician's controversial tweet sparked a heated debate across the internet.

  2. The sound a small bird makes.

    1. I heard the tweet of a bird outside my window, a cheerful sound.
    2. The early morning tweet alerted everyone that dawn was beginning to break.

Synonyms

chirp twitter message post
tweet verb

  1. To post a short message on Twitter.

    1. I will tweet about my trip later today, so follow me.
    2. She likes to tweet about her daily activities and thoughts on social media.

  2. To make a short, high-pitched sound like a bird.

    1. The birds tweet loudly in the trees early in the morning.
    2. The canary began to tweet merrily, filling the room with its cheerful song.
tweet adjective

  1. Relating to a message or post on the social media platform Twitter.

    1. This tweet update is very important, you should check it now.
    2. Her latest tweet response to the criticism was thoughtful and well-received.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tweet" in English means: A short message posted on the Twitter social media platform., The sound a small bird makes..

The phonetic transcription of "tweet" is /twiːt/ in British English and /twiːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tweet": chirp, twitter, message, post.

Example usage of "tweet": "I saw a funny tweet online this morning that made me laugh.". More examples on the page.