twist

Definition

  • noun: something formed by 'twisting' or winding
  • verb: to bend or turn (something) in order to change its shape
  • verb: to unite by winding
  • often + 'off'
  • synonyms: pervert, wreathe, wind

Examples

  • He 'twisted my words' [=he repeated what I said in a way that had a different meaning] and made it seem like I was angry.

  • Any more cuts in government aid to these poor people will be 'twisting the knife in the wound'.

  • Her constant complaining is driving me 'round the twist'. [=('US') 'around the bend']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We're a family! (GASPS) Look at that. Uh, what? What? I thought it was broken. I guess it was just dislocated. It must've popped back in when we landed. Oh, yep. What a twist. - (BABY COOS) - (BOTH GASP) - Oh, no. - Uh... So many of them. (..)
    2016 Storks
  • (..) You're fantastic! Really? Because I just blew up most of the factory. Oh, yeah. What a twist! Um... Well, it means... (GASPS SOFTLY) Oh. I'm putting you in charge of your very own department. (..)
    2016 Storks