twit

/twɪt/

/twɪt/

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

   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

   type of:

   simple, simpleton

   a person lacking intelligence or common sense
3. noun

   aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
   synonyms: taunt, taunting

   type of:

   aggravation, irritation, provocation

   unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment