Can you pronounce twee  | | Saturday, July 27, 2024 |
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| | | adjective | 1. Excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental. |
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 |  | | "Mary Beth had a fascination with all things twee, such as her wardrobe filled with polka dots and sweater sets." |
| | | | "The floral porcelain tea set was a twee addition to his kitchenware." |
| | | | "Everything in her bedroom had a feminine, twee quality." |
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 | | British English, early 20th century |
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 | | This word is a very recent addition to the English language, stemming from a childish pronunciation of the word "sweet." In 2014, James Parker wrote about the "Twee Revolution" in "The Atlantic."... | | Continue Reading |
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