twigs

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English

Definitions

noun

A small thin branch of a tree or bush.“They used twigs and leaves as a base to start the fire.”

verb

To beat with twigs.

verb

To realise something; to catch on; to recognize someone or something.“He hasn't twigged that we're planning a surprise party for him.”
To understand the meaning of (a person); to comprehend.“Do you twig me?”
To observe slyly; also, to perceive; to discover.

verb

To twitch; to pull; to tweak.

Related words

Synonyms

tillow check out peep spy on surveil clock get it notice fathom figure out grasp ken work out sprig branchlet latch on tumble get onto

Associated

twig obovate buds leathery pubescent glabrous galls bark ellipsoid ovoid glandular waxy

Rhymes

digs biggs figs jigs gigs bigs phigs bigwigs diggs figgs

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