"twist" Definition

Definitions for the word "twist" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. v.
1 a change the form of by rotating one end and not the other or the two ends in opposite directions. B undergo such a change. C wrench or pull out of shape with a twisting action (twisted my ankle). 2 a wind (strands etc.) About each other. B form (a rope etc.) In this way. 3 a give a spiral form to. B take a spiral form. 4 (foll. By off) break off by twisting. 5 misrepresent the meaning of (words). 6 a take a winding course. B make (one''s way) in a winding manner. 7 colloq. Cheat. 8 (as twisted adj.) Derog. (of a person or mind) neurotic; perverted. 9 dance the twist. n. 1 act of twisting. 2 twisted state. 3 thing formed by twisting. 4 point at which a thing twists or bends. 5 usu. Derog. Peculiar tendency of mind or character etc. 6 unexpected development of events, esp. In a story etc. 7 (prec. By the) popular 1960s dance with a twisting movement of the hips. round the twist slang crazy. Twist a person''s arm colloq. Coerce, esp. Using moral pressure. Twist round one''s finger easily persuade or dominate (a person). twisty adj. (-ier, -iest). [related to *twin, *twine]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
2. slang
brandy and gin mixed.
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864
3. slang
capacity for eating, appetite; “He’s got a capital TWIST.”
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864

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