So you’ve heard about Twitter but you don’t know how or why you should use it. This post provides a quick primer to get you on your way to Tweeting like a pro!
TwitterSpeak
Commonly used words/acronyms that every Twitterer (if confused, see below) should know:
Twitterer -A group of people whom have Twitter accounts
Tweets - A post on twitter
Twoosh - A tweet that is exactly 140 characters (it’s tricky tweeting a true twoosh)
Tweeps -Twitter + peeps (friends)
Tweetup - A gathering of folks based on a twitter conversation (often impromptu)
Tweetin - When a twitter agrees to tweetup
Mistweet - A tweet in which one later regrets (usually occurring after copious amounts of tequila: see “Dweet” below)
Twarf- A single word tweet
Dweet – A tweet while under the influence of alcohol
RT – Shorthand for retweet. Used when reposting another person’s tweet.
Want more? Visit an online dictionary for Twitter at Twittonary
