twit

verb

Definition of twitnext
as in to rag

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twit
  1. rag
  2. kid
  3. tease
  4. quiz
  5. rib
  6. jive
  7. razz
  8. taunt
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • During the panel, del Toro teased a documentary that explores the process of creating the original film, which features appearances and commentary from Jacob Elordi, Cate Blanchett and Charlie Day.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • Watch the trailer, which teases an intergalactic and perhaps inter-dimensional mission.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 July 2026
Definition of tease
Verb
  • Indeed, the movie opens with Ed quizzing an older Greek man he’s befriended on the Belgian designer Ann Demeulemeester, before berating him for confusing his Bottega Veneta loafers for Sebago.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • On Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen quizzed Hiller on some career lowlights, including a diarrhea story that didn’t involve cyclospora but did name-drop Sam Mendes.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of quiz
Verb
  • Moreover, the shirts feature a subtle vertical ribbing, which creates a flattering, torso-elongating effect.
    — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • In the summer, that typically takes the form of a stack of neutral tank tops, like this scoop-neck ribbed version.
    — Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of rib
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Carmella’s daughters are also razzing her for ordering seven vibrators from Amazon.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • From across the room, his teammates quickly started razzing him.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Definition of razz
Verb
  • Pfister taunted them as his wife ridiculed them for trying to cover their windows.
    — Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Cooper also testified that members of the attacking group taunted Drakeo during the confrontation.
    — Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of taunt
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“Twit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twit. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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