TWIT Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

twit

verb

Definition of twit

as in to rag

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With visceral immediacy, O’Farrell channels the terror of arriving in a strange land, ragged and famished, without family, friends, or funds.

— Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 2 June 2026
Seven years ago, Lyon ran Barcelona ragged in their first women’s Champions League final, consigning them to a 4-1 defeat.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 23 May 2026

Definition of rag

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But Guthrie wasn’t kidding, slipping into a yellow gingham dress before joining her co-hosts on the Today Show Plaza to greet visitors.

— Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
If there was any skepticism due to the level of competition Moss faced in college, don’t kid yourself.

— Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 25 June 2026

Definition of kid

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Later, on his social media, Ty teased another collaboration with the pop star in the future.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026
Sales, who plays at Lawrence North High in Indianapolis, took official visits to all five of his finalists, and as recently as Tuesday, teased a picture of himself on a visit to Texas on his personal Instagram page.

— Grace Raynor, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of tease

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Prosecutors spent the start of George’s testimony quizzing him on the organizational structure of the sheriff’s office, as well as how internal affairs investigations play out.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
This is a chance for subscribers to quiz Brighton correspondent Andy Naylor about this transfer window and the season ahead.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of quiz

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From electronics to delicate fabrics, natural stone, and more, there are a variety of surfaces and materials that just don’t jive with this household cleaning staple.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
The high school musical romance Grease hand-jived its way into theaters during the summer of 1978.

— Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026

Definition of jive

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In that contest, Clark was assessed a technical foul for loudly clapping in the direction of Mercury players during a skirmish, which White said the officials deemed as taunting.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Cox will play the Ripper — real name Dom Frant — who no longer kills but still taunts survivors of his past crimes.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

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