First Known Use: 1768
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1tweet
noun \ˈtwēt\
Definition of TWEET
1
: a chirping note
2
: a post made on the Twitter online message service
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Origin of TWEET
imitative
2tweet
intransitive verb
: to make a short, high sound
Full Definition of TWEET
1
: to make a chirping sound <birds tweeting in the trees>
2
: to post a message to the Twitter online message service
First Known Use of TWEET
1851
TWEET Defined for Kids
1tweet
noun \ˈtwēt\
Definition of TWEET for Kids
: a chirping sound
2tweet
verb
tweet·edtweet·ing
Definition of TWEET for Kids
: 2chirp
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