TWANK

What Does TWANK Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

TWANK means "Thank Someone on Twitter."

More Observations...

It is often seen in the form "Twanking." For example:

• I have been TWANKING all my sponsors.

TWANK is classified as a portmanteau word, which is word made up of two other words (in this case, Twitter and thank). When spoken, the word TWANK often causes listeners to raise an eyebrow because it sounds similar to the lewd word wank. This has undoubtedly contributed to the popularity of TWANK and TWANKING. It also influences how the word is used. For example:

• He was TWANKING all over his followers.

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When I write TWANK, I mean this:

TWANK means to Thank on Twitter.

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

TWANK
Definition:	Thank Someone on Twitter
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Examples of TWANK in Sentences

Here is example of TWANK in a conversation:

• Actor: I'm going to TWANK everyone who attended the show.
• Media Manager: Oh, yippee.

An Academic Look at TWANK

TWANK is a verb. It is often seen the form TWANKING, when it is a gerund or a present participle. For example:

• I will TWANK you publicly.
(Here, it is a verb.)

• TWANKING is appreciated.
(Here, it is a gerund (a noun formed from a verb).)

• I am TWANKING her now.
(Here, it is a participle used to form a verb tense.)

TWANK is a portmanteau word, i.e., a word made up of two other words (in this case Twitter and thank). SPEXY (from specs and sexy) is another example of a portmanteau word.

Example of TWANK Used in a Text

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