Word
tweeting
Phoneticstweet·ing
UK/twˈiːtɪŋ/
Definitions
01posting on social media
v. posting a short message or update on the social media platform X, which used to be called Twitter.
v. the act of publishing a microblogging post on the platform formerly known as Twitter.
“She was tweeting about the concert while she was still standing in the front row.”
“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.
Synonyms
02bird sounds
v. making the short, high-pitched sound of a small bird.
v. the production of short, high-pitched chirping sounds characteristic of small birds.
“I woke up to the sound of birds tweeting in the trees outside my window.”
“The dawn chorus was particularly loud this morning, with dozens of sparrows tweeting incessantly from the hedgerow.”
03the activity of microblogging
n. the general activity of using Twitter or X to share messages.
n. the practice or instance of using a microblogging service to communicate with an audience.
“Excessive tweeting during work hours can sometimes lead to a drop in productivity.”
“The candidate's constant tweeting became a central theme of the campaign, drawing both praise for transparency and criticism for lack of filter.”
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