What does "tweeting" mean?

1. (posting on social media) posting a short message or update on the social media platform X, which used to be called Twitter. 2. (bird sounds) making the short, high-pitched sound of a small bird. 3. (the activity of microblogging) the general activity of using Twitter or X to share messages.

How do you use "tweeting"?

Often used with 'about' to indicate the subject of the post.

tweeting

v. · n.

UK //twˈiːtɪŋ// tweet·ing

1 posting on social media (v.)
B1 Intermediate Computing

posting a short message or update on the social media platform X, which used to be called Twitter.

the act of publishing a microblogging post on the platform formerly known as Twitter.

Example

She was tweeting about the concert while she was still standing in the front row.

Example

The journalist spent the afternoon tweeting live updates from the courthouse, ensuring his followers received the verdict in real time.

Usage

Often used with 'about' to indicate the subject of the post.
- posting
- microblogging
2 bird sounds (v.)
B1 Intermediate

making the short, high-pitched sound of a small bird.

the production of short, high-pitched chirping sounds characteristic of small birds.

Example

I woke up to the sound of birds tweeting in the trees outside my window.

Example

The dawn chorus was particularly loud this morning, with dozens of sparrows tweeting incessantly from the hedgerow.
- chirping
- twittering
- peeping
3 the activity of microblogging (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Computing

the general activity of using Twitter or X to share messages.

the practice or instance of using a microblogging service to communicate with an audience.

Example

Excessive tweeting during work hours can sometimes lead to a drop in productivity.

Example

The candidate's constant tweeting became a central theme of the campaign, drawing both praise for transparency and criticism for lack of filter.
- microblogging

Last updated June 20, 2026