twit

/twɪt/
/twɪt/
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Other forms: twitted; twitting; twits

Definitions of twit
  1. verb
    harass with persistent criticism or carping
    synonyms: bait, cod, rag, rally, razz, ride, tantalise, tantalize, taunt, tease
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    types:
    barrack, flout, gibe, jeer, scoff
    laugh at with contempt and derision
    banter, chaff, jolly, josh, kid
    be silly or tease one another
    type of:
    bemock, mock
    treat with contempt
  2. noun
    someone who is regarded as contemptible
    synonyms: twerp, twirp
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    type of:
    simple, simpleton
    a person lacking intelligence or common sense
  3. noun
    aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
    synonyms: taunt, taunting
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    type of:
    aggravation, irritation, provocation
    unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
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