quote tweeting

Commenting while sharing

Quote tweeting is reposting someone else's tweet with your own commentary attached, rather than simply retweeting it.

The quoted tweet appears embedded below your added text, allowing you to respond publicly, endorse, mock, or add context: She quote tweeted the announcement with a single "finally".

The practice often signals disagreement or criticism—getting quote tweeted can mean trouble.

Related

hashtag · mention · amplification · embed · influence · dunk · reply · ratio · thread · opinion · like · resharing · follow · timeline · viral · hot take · handle · reaction

Opposites
visibility of commentary

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Resharing another's message

reposting · reblogging · boosting · signal boosting

public vs. private engagement

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Sending private online messages

subtweeting

amplification vs. suppression

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Suppressing sound output

blocking · hiding · ignoring · reporting · unfollowing

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G