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Is someone who uses Twitter a twit? Silly names that mean things in different places don't seem to deter Americans (I'm a Brit but I've never heard the slang "
by willvarfar 8y ago
Is someone who uses Twitter a twit?
Silly names that mean things in different places don't seem to deter Americans (I'm a Brit but I've never heard the slang "toot" before; I guess it might be very regional)
- bopbop 8y agoI rather delicately confirmed with a few co-workers and they are aware of the usage, so it could be regional? They're rather reserved PHD kind of people (I'm not), but seemed to find it hysterical. With regards to Twit, that's a great point - although in that instance it seemed like a more intentional slur, as I think I'd normally default to "tweeter". Because it is a verb substitution it has this kind of wordbomb effect of corrupting every sentence it could be used in. Some examples! -the latest release by the Jonas brothers made me so happy i just had to toot. -these toots are a breath of fresh air. -Welcome! Let's get you tooting! For when Mastodon social gets it's first celebrity president: -President Trump released another obnoxious toot in his seemingly never-ending tirade and finally, -I toot, therefore I am.