To catch on to something.
Twig
Example Sentences
"Don't Twig about like that!"
"He's always trying to Twig when he shouldn't."
Etymology & History
British small branch or understand. British dual botanical and comprehension meaning. Tree twig British stick. 'Twig it' British realize. Working-class British understanding slang. Reflects British plant understanding metaphor.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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