twig

Definition

  • noun: a small branch of a tree or bush
  • noun: a small shoot or branch usually without its leaves
  • verb: to understand (something) suddenly
  • verb: to understand the meaning of
  • synonyms: notice, comprehend, twitch

Examples

  • He seemed confused until he 'twigged' that something was going on.

  • I had to explain it to him three times but he finally 'twigged'.

  • We should gather up small 'twigs' for the campfire.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Man #: Ready! Come on. - Man: Yah! - Man #: Come on! ( nickering ) ( blowing ) ( nickering ) ( nickering ) ( twigs snap ) ( rustling ) ( footsteps approaching ) ( rustling continues ) - ( horse neighing ) - ( wolves snarling ) ( horse neighs ) ( wolves snarling ) ( barks ) ( bellows ) (..)
    2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Stormborn Season: 7 Episode 2