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twit vs jolly

jolly vs twit

twit and jolly both are nouns.

twit is not an adjective while jolly is an adjective.

twit and jolly both are verbs.

twit is not an adverb while jolly is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
twit Yes No Yes No
jolly Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, jolly is a hyponym of twit; that is, jolly is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than twit:
  • twit: harass with persistent criticism or carping
  • jolly: be silly or tease one another
Other hyponyms of twit include barrack, flout, gibe, jeer, scoff, banter, chaff, josh, kid.
twit (noun) jolly (noun)
aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work
someone who is regarded as contemptible a happy party
twit (adjective) jolly (adjective)
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
twit (verb) jolly (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping be silly or tease one another
twit (adverb) jolly (adverb)
to certain extent or degree
Difference between twit and jolly

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