twit·ter (tw t  r)v. twit·tered, twit·ter·ing, twit·ters v.intr. 1. To utter a succession of light chirping or tremulous sounds; chirrup. 2. a. To speak rapidly and in a tremulous manner: twittering over office gossip. b. To giggle nervously; titter. 3. To tremble with nervous agitation or excitement. v.tr. To utter or say with a twitter: twittered a greeting. n. 1. a. The light chirping sound made by certain birds. b. A similar sound, especially light, tremulous speech or laughter. 2. Agitation or excitement; flutter. [Middle English twiteren, ultimately of imitative origin.] twit ter·er n.twit ter·y adj. |
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