Twitted

Past tense of the verb 'twit,' meaning to criticize, tease, or mock someone, often playfully or gently. It implies a light-hearted form of disapproval or gentle ridicule. The act of twitting is usually intended to elicit amusement or to point out a minor flaw or inconsistency. It can sometimes be seen as a harmless way to express one's amusement at someone's behavior or words without causing any serious offense. The tone associated with twitting is frequently jovial.

Twitted meaning with examples

• Sarah twitted John about his obsession with collecting rubber ducks, pointing out that his apartment was starting to look like a bath toy store. John, however, just laughed, seeing it as a lighthearted joke between friends. He found her comment amusing.
• The comedian twitted the politician on his recent gaffe during the debate. His remark got a lot of laughter as he mocked him gently, although some people considered it being overly critical.
• During their long friendship, Mary often twitted her sister about her tendency to be late for everything. Her sister, accustomed to her comments, would smile and simply reply that she liked to arrive 'fashionably late' whenever she could.
• The online community twitted the influencer about their staged vacation photos after it became known their trip was a work project. Some found their comments funny, although others saw it as a harmless form of criticism.