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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At times, the Swiss filmmaker teases the possibility that the conventional narrative shown thus far might break into a bold, daring twist.

— Elena Lazic, Variety, 11 July 2026
The pair talked strategy and teased the possibility of more deals, notably with ITV Studios seen as an acquisition target.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 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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The actor taunted his kids over their expectations of the couples.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
There was one from Spain–Portugal in Dallas, with [Spanish defensive midfielder] Rodri and [Portuguese midfielder] Bernardo Silva, where one of them was taunting the other.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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