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back to article It's official: 'tweet' an English word – not just in the avian sense

Proving either – or both – that the English language is a living organism in constant flux and evolution, or that the authoritative Oxford English Dictionary is cheapening itself with a premature bow to cultural pressure, the word "tweet" in its social-media sense has been added to that sacred paragon of lexicography. This …

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    1. Lars Silver badge
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      Coat

      Re: Big OED oversight.

      Just a twitterstorm.

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  2. BornToWin

    No biggie

    They are just acknowledging a segment of society that has gone braindead and is a waste of humanity.

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  3. cortland
    Paris Hilton

    So is

    So is "tit." And "titter" -- NOT a verb!

    Paris? Just because.

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