How Do You Spell TWIT?

Pronunciation: [twˈɪt] (IPA)

The word "twit" is spelled with the letters "t," "w," "i," and "t." In IPA phonetic transcription, it can be pronounced as /twɪt/. The "t" sound is followed by the "w" sound, then the "i" sound is pronounced as in "it," and the final "t" sound is added. This word can be used as a noun or a verb, usually to describe someone who is silly or foolish. It's important to spell this word correctly to avoid confusion and miscommunication.

TWIT Meaning and Definition

  1. Twit is a noun that refers to an individual who is foolish, annoying, or easily ridiculed due to their behavior, words, or actions. It describes someone who may lack intelligence, common sense, or social awareness, and often provokes others to laugh or ridicule them. A twit is typically perceived as someone who acts in a silly, ridiculous, or inept manner, displaying behavior that is often considered foolish or deserving of mockery.

    The term "twit" is often used colloquially to describe someone who constantly makes stupid or absurd comments, behaves in a clueless or foolish manner, or lacks awareness of social conventions. It is commonly employed in a lighthearted or playful manner to tease or mock someone who may have said or done something foolish or embarrassing.

    The term can also be used as a playful insult among friends, without any intention of causing harm or offense. In some contexts, "twit" may be seen as a milder alternative to stronger derogatory terms, such as "idiot" or "fool."

    Overall, "twit" is a word that denotes a sense of foolishness or stupidity in a somewhat playful or teasing manner, often used to describe someone's actions or behavior that invites mockery or derision.

  2. To vex or annoy by bringing to remembrance a fault, imperfection, or the like; to upbraid; to taunt.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for TWIT

Etymology of TWIT

The word "twit" originated in Middle English, evolving from the Old English word "twītan", which means "to reproach" or "to taunt". Over time, "twītan" transformed into "twit", with a similar meaning of teasing or mocking someone in a playful or light-hearted manner.

Similar spelling words for TWIT

Plural form of TWIT is TWITS

Conjugate verb Twit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have twitted
you would have twitted
he/she/it would have twitted
we would have twitted
they would have twitted
I would have twit
you would have twit
he/she/it would have twit
we would have twit
they would have twit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been twitting
you would have been twitting
he/she/it would have been twitting
we would have been twitting
they would have been twitting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would twit
you would twit
he/she/it would twit
we would twit
they would twit

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be twitting
you would be twitting
he/she/it would be twitting
we would be twitting
they would be twitting

FUTURE

I will twit
you will twit
he/she/it will twit
we will twit
they will twit

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be twitting
you will be twitting
he/she/it will be twitting
we will be twitting
they will be twitting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have twitted
you will have twitted
he/she/it will have twitted
we will have twitted
they will have twitted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been twitting
you will have been twitting
he/she/it will have been twitting
we will have been twitting
they will have been twitting

IMPERATIVE

you twit
we let´s twit

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to twit

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was twitting
you were twitting
he/she/it was twitting
we were twitting
they were twitting

PAST PARTICIPLE

twitted

PAST PERFECT

I had twitted
you had twitted
he/she/it had twitted
we had twitted
they had twitted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been twitting
you had been twitting
he/she/it had been twitting
we had been twitting
they had been twitting

PRESENT

I twit
you twit
he/she/it twits
we twit
they twit

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am twitting
you are twitting
he/she/it is twitting
we are twitting
they are twitting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

twitting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have twitted
you have twitted
he/she/it has twitted
we have twitted
they have twitted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been twitting
you have been twitting
he/she/it has been twitting
we have been twitting
they have been twitting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it twit

SIMPLE PAST

I twitted
you twitted
he/she/it twitted
we twitted
they twitted

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