twit

noun
UK: /twɪt/
US: /twɪt/

  1. A silly or annoying person.

    1. Don't be such a twit; just relax and enjoy the party.
    2. He's a complete twit for believing such an obviously false story he heard from that twit.

Synonyms

tease fool mock nitwit idiot
twit verb

  1. To tease or make fun of someone in a playful way.

    1. She loves to twit her brother about his messy room.
    2. The older kids would twit the younger ones, but it was all in good fun and lighthearted.

  2. To make someone feel annoyed or embarrassed by saying unkind things.

    1. He always twits me about my old car but I don't mind.
    2. She got angry when he started to twit her in front of their friends during party.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "twit": tease, fool, mock, nitwit, idiot.

Example usage of "twit": "Don't be such a twit; just relax and enjoy the party.". More examples on the page.