twit

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die als dumm, verachtenswert oder ärgerlich angesehen wird, oft als mildes Schimpfwort verwendet.

A noun referring to a person regarded as foolish, contemptible, or annoying, often used as a mild insult.

1. Contemptible personB2informalbritish

   A person who is considered foolish, silly, or contemptible.

   Trottel

   • Don't be such a twit; think before you act.
   • He called his opponent a twit during the argument.
   • Only a twit would ignore such obvious advice.

   Synonymeblockheaddoltduncefoolidiotnincompoopninnynitwitsimpleton

2. Act of teasing or mockingB2informalbritish

   The act of annoying someone by teasing, mocking, or criticizing them.

   Neckerei

   • She gave him a twit for his clumsy mistake.
   • The constant twit from his friends made him angry.
   • He couldn't stand the twit about his new haircut.

   Synonymegibeinsultjeermockeryridiculesneertaunt

   Antonymecomplimentflatterypraise

• Veralteter Ausdruck, der bedeutet, jemanden zu tadeln, vorzuwerfen oder zu verspotten, oft in spöttischer oder verächtlicher Weise.

An obsolete verb meaning to blame, reproach, or taunt someone, often in a mocking or scornful manner.

1. To tease or mock playfullyB2informalbritish

   To make fun of someone in a light-hearted or annoying way.

   Necken

   • The children twitted their friend about his new haircut.
   • She twitted him for being late again.
   • He was constantly twitted by his colleagues for his clumsy mistakes.

   Synonymechaffjoshkidmockragribtaunttease

2. To criticize or reproachC1informalbritish

   To harass someone with persistent criticism or carping.

   Tadeln

   • The opposition twitted the government for its failed policies.
   • She twitted her brother for his lack of ambition.
   • He was twitted by the press for his controversial remarks.

   Synonymecarpchidegibemockreproachridiculetauntteaseupbraid

   Antonymecommendcomplimentlaudpraise