twitcher

twitch

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [twich]
- /twɪtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [twich]
- /twɪtʃ/

Definitions of twitcher word

verb with object twitcher to tug or pull at with a quick, short movement; pluck: She twitched him by the sleeve. 1
verb with object twitcher to jerk rapidly: The rider twitched the reins a couple of times. 1
verb with object twitcher to move (a part of the body) with a sudden, jerking motion. 1
verb with object twitcher to pinch or pull at sharply and painfully; give a smarting pinch to; nip. 1
verb without object twitcher to move spasmodically or convulsively; jerk; jump. 1
verb without object twitcher to give a sharp, sudden pull; tug; pluck (usually followed by at): He constantly twitched at his collar. 1

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Origin of twitcher

First appearance:

before 1125

One of the 6% oldest English words

1125-75; Middle English twicchen (v.); akin to Old English twiccian to pluck; cognate with German zwicken to pinch

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Parts of speech for Twitcher

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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twitcher popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

twitcher usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for twitcher

noun twitcher

ornithologist — the branch of zoology that deals with birds.

Just one Synonym for twitcher