TWIT Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

twit

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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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What everyday skills should kids practice before the first week of school?

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
Running under the surface of the film is the anxiety that kids his age are lucky to secure any job, even one as low-paying and exploitative as Erika’s studio assistant.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of kid

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The Belgian talent’s move to dress Kidman for the premiere is the latest in a string of designers who have opted to tease their vision at a new fashion house through red carpet appearances ahead of the official reveal.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
At the time, Earle only teased her potential response to Cooper, but has publicly remained mostly silent about the conflict until now.

— Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of tease

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Are film-festival press conferences the place to quiz celebrities about politics?

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Barbera and his team then decided to go ahead and hold the presser after online observers blasted Venice’s hesitation to cancel it as a move to shield jury members from being quizzed about politics.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of quiz

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And ribbed laces will give you more confidence in their security.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
It’s designed with a darling sailor-style collar accentuated with white stitching that extends down the front, while the red knit is complemented with ribbing at the hem and sleeves.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of rib

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That didn't jive with Jowsey, who's expressed how important having kids and a family are to him.

— Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of jive

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But to most viewers, Top Gear means Clarkson, Hammond, and May going on adventures and razzing each other along the way.

— Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 19 Aug. 2026
Mamdani, no stranger to razzing wealthy people, debuted the tax with a video singling out hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin by standing outside a Manhattan penthouse the billionaire purchased for around $239 million.

— Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of razz

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The big house sat clear, taunting their one‑room shack with its size, her children somewhere swallowed in the expansiveness of the land.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Continue reading … -- POLITICS 'BAD LOOK' – Newsom's attack dog taunts Buttigieg over South Carolina visit as 2028 fight heats up.

— , FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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