Definition of Twit

1. Noun. Someone who is regarded as contemptible.

Exact synonyms: Twerp, Twirp
Generic synonyms: Simple, Simpleton

2. Verb. Harass with persistent criticism or carping. "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
Exact synonyms: Bait, Cod, Rag, Rally, Razz, Ride, Tantalise, Tantalize, Taunt, Tease
Generic synonyms: Bemock, Mock
Specialized synonyms: Barrack, Flout, Gibe, Jeer, Scoff, Banter, Chaff, Jolly, Josh, Kid
Derivative terms: Razzing, Tantaliser, Tantalus, Tantalization, Tantalizer, Tantalus, Taunt, Taunting, Tease, Tease, Teaser, Teasing

3. Noun. Aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing.
Exact synonyms: Taunt, Taunting
Generic synonyms: Aggravation, Irritation, Provocation
Derivative terms: Taunt, Taunt

Definition of Twit

1. v. t. To vex by bringing to notice, or reminding of, a fault, defect, misfortune, or the like; to revile; to reproach; to upbraid; to taunt; as, he twitted his friend of falsehood.

Definition of Twit

1. Verb. (transitive) To reproach, blame; to ridicule or tease. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive computing) To ignore or killfile (a user on a bulletin board system). ¹

3. Noun. A reproach, gibe or taunt. ¹

4. Noun. A foolish or annoying person. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Twit

1. to ridicule [v TWITTED, TWITTING, TWITS] - See also: ridicule

Lexicographical Neighbors of Twit

twisting
twisting in the wind
twistingly
twistings
twistle
twistles
twistless
twistor
twistorial
twistorian
twistors
twists
twists in the wind
twistwood
twisty
twit (current term)
twitch
twitch muscle
twitched
twitchel
twitchels
twitcher
twitchers
twitches
twitchier
twitchiest
twitchily
twitchiness

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