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twittering

/ˈtwɪtərɪŋ/ /ˈtwɪɾərɪŋ/

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verb

(sometimes proscribed) To tweet; to post an update to Twitter.

Examples :

""During the school board meeting, several people were twittering their opinions about the proposed budget cuts." "

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verb

To utter a succession of chirps.

Examples :

"The birds were twittering happily in the tree outside my window this morning. "

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verb

(of a person) To talk in an excited or nervous manner.

Examples :

"She was twittering nervously about her upcoming presentation, barely pausing to take a breath. "

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verb

To make the sound of a half-suppressed laugh; to titter; to giggle.

Examples :

"The students were twittering in the back row after the teacher told a silly joke. "

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verb

To have a slight trembling of the nerves; to be excited or agitated.

Examples :

"Before the presentation, Sarah was twittering with excitement. "

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verb

To twit; to reproach or upbraid.

Examples :

"My mom was twittering me about not doing the dishes again. "

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noun

The act of producing chirping sounds, or twitters.

Examples :

"The twittering from the birds outside my window woke me up this morning. "

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