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tweetesis 

tweetesis

tweet⋅e⋅sis tweet-uh-sis
–noun, plural -ses  /-ˌsiz/
Pronunciation -seez

1. something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc. on Twitter: The fact that no one follows me proved to be my tweetesis when trying to get my message out.

2. an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome on Twitter. Especially someone who disagrees pointedly with a tweet.

3. an agent or act of retribution or punishment on Twitter.

HISTORY

Originally coined February 1, 2009 by @ADMAVEN and @thedirtyblonde on Twitter to describe their interaction when arguing over humor in a Superbowl advertisement.
My tweetesis has been disagreeing with every tweet I make.
tweetesis by ADMAVEN February 1, 2009
Related Words

textmosis 

When another person in earshot gets a text message and you mistakenly check your phone.
I thought I got a text message but I was wrong, it was just textmosis.
textmosis by Dougled February 16, 2009

tweetronising 

Something which combines "twee" with "patronising" although that's quite tweetronising.
Coined by Guardian critic Charlie Brooker to describe adverts with "a modern folk music backing track, a cast of non-threatening urban hippy replicants, and a drowsy hello-birds-hello-sky overall attitude"
"That new orange commercial is SO tweetronising"
tweetronising by lssy July 4, 2008

Tweetmoting 

To broadcast your emotions on Twitter. A style of tweeting. Not necessarily good or bad. To use Twitter to emote/express your emotions rather than tweeting facts, ideas, opinions, beliefs, or other forms of content. Can be interpreted as sincere and/or impactful by some and cringeworthy by others.
“Bro, your girlfriend has been tweetmoting a lot lately. Is everyone ok?”
Tweetmoting by Timmy894 January 12, 2023