twister

noun
UK: /ˈtwɪstər/
US: /ˈtwɪstər/

  1. A strong, rotating column of air that touches the ground; a tornado.

    1. A twister destroyed many homes.
    2. The weather forecast warned of a potential twister in the area, advising residents to seek shelter immediately.

  2. A confusing or complicated situation or problem.

    1. The new rules are a real twister.
    2. Untangling the company's finances proved to be a legal twister that required expert analysis.

  3. A person or thing that twists.

    1. He is a real arm twister.
    2. The magician was a remarkable shape twister, creating all kinds of forms.

Synonyms

tornado complication problem puzzle whirlwind
twister transitive-verb

  1. To twist something repeatedly.

    1. He likes to twister his hair.
    2. She watched him twister the cap off the bottle, his brow furrowed in concentration.
twister intransitive-verb

  1. To move in a twisting or spiral manner.

    1. The road twister up the mountain.
    2. As the storm intensified, the smoke began to twister upwards, forming an ominous column.
twister idiom

  1. An energetic dance style.

    1. Let's do the twister!
    2. The band started playing a fast song, and everyone got up to do the twister at the party.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "twister" in English means: A strong, rotating column of air that touches the ground; a tornado., A confusing or complicated situation or problem., A person or thing that twists..

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

Synonyms for "twister": tornado, complication, problem, puzzle, whirlwind.

Example usage of "twister": "A twister destroyed many homes.". More examples on the page.