Definition for TWIT'TER

TWIT'TER, v.t. [D. kwetteren; Dan. quidrer; Sw. quittra.]

  1. To make a succession of small tremulous, intermitted noises; as, the swallow twitters. Dryden.
  2. To make the sound of a half suppressed laugh.

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