twig
(twɪg )
Word forms: twigs , twigging , twigged
1. countable noun
A twig is a very small thin branch that grows out from a main branch of a tree or bush.
Synonyms: branch, stick, sprig, offshoot
2. verb [Also VERB]
If you twig, you suddenly realize or understand something. [informal]
Then I twigged that they'd been planning this for a while. [VERB that]
By the time she'd twigged what it was all about, it was too late. [VERB wh]
Synonyms: understand, get, see, find out
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Translations:
Chinese: 细枝
Japanese: 小枝
- technical director
- technical education
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- technical equipment
- technical error
- technical excellence
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- technical jargon