twister
pronunciation
How to pronounce twister in British English:
UK [ˈtwɪstə(r)]
How to pronounce twister in American English:
US [ˈtwɪstɚ]
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- Noun:
- a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
- small friedcake formed into twisted strips and fried; richer than doughnuts
Word Origin
- twister (n.)
- late 15c., "one who spins thread," agent noun from twist (v.). Meaning "tornado" is attested from 1881, American English.
Example
- 1. How about old twister gives you a bit of a tune ?
- 2. Tuscaloosa resident james sykes told cnn the massive twister was " like a silent monster . "
- 3. B dizzy twister dance , can 't find my drink or man .
- 4. A man is saying a tongue twister .
- 5. A dizzy twister dance , can 't find my drink or man .