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Definition of "retweet" [retweet]

  • To repost another user's message on the social networking website Twitter. (verb)
  • A message reposted in this way. (noun)

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Use "retweet" in a sentence
  • "She has thousands of followers, so when Manny has a message he wants to get out, I ask my friend Meg to "pls RT" which means "retweet" - it's saying, "I liked reading this, and maybe you will too"."
  • "Sexting is defined as "the sending of sexually explicit photographs or messages via mobile phone", while to retweet is to "repost or forward a message on Twitter"."
  • "Politico said the retweet is a hint that Palin supports the repeal."
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