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English noun: twit | |||
| 1. | twit (person) someone who is regarded as contemptible | ||
| Synonyms | twerp, twirp | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | simple, simpleton | ||
| 2. | twit (act) aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing | ||
| Synonyms | taunt, taunting | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | aggravation, irritation, provocation | ||
English verb: twit | |||
| 1. | twit (communication) harass with persistent criticism or carping | ||
| Samples | The children teased the new teacher. Don't ride me so hard over my failure. His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie. | ||
| Synonyms | bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bemock, mock | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | banter, barrack, chaff, flout, gibe, jeer, jolly, josh, kid, scoff | ||
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