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   Twee

   /twē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental: British "although the film's a bit twee, it's watchable" Similar quaintsweetbijoudaintyprettypretty-prettyinformal:cutecutesysentimentaloversentimentalmawkishaffectedpreciousinformal:soppy

   Word Origin early 20th century: representing a child's pronunciation of sweet.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tweely adverb
   • 2. tweeness noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   What does twee mean on Tumblr?

   • Per Merriam-Webster, “twee” is a primarily British term that’s defined as “affectedly or excessively dainty, delicate, cute, or quaint.” With that, keep in mind that the original twee aesthetic first took off on Tumblr back in the late 2000s and early 2010s.

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   What does twee mean?

   • It is a genre, wrapped in a mystery, inside a cardigan. There is a handy list on page 12 of Twee that identifies some common Twee characteristics—an awareness of darkness and cruelty in the world, a rejection of “cool,” a suspicion of adulthood—though the list is neither fully inclusive nor completely foolproof.

   What the Hell Is ‘Twee’? A Genre? A Mindset? An Art Form?

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   What does twee mean on TikTok?

   • What is twee? Twee has British roots and is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as "excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental." A TikToker named Mandy went on a deep dive on the aesthetic, noting that indie music had a major impact during its peak in the late 2000s.

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   Why is twee so popular?

   • “The beauty of twee, with all its kitsch and quirk, is that it lends itself to being a more accessible pocket of fashion,” Pompilio says. “With millennials and Gen Z being broadly more conscious of—and quicker to dismiss—fast fashion, this trend better appeals to their values and means, consisting of found items, thrift trips, and vintage gems.

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   • The Peter Pan Collar. Detachable Peter Pan collars, like this one from Lele Sadoughi, make layering like a a breeze. If you prefer your collars already attached, opt for a flowy blouse or mini dress.
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   • Plaid Dresses. Few things scream twee quite like a plaid fit-and-flare dress. Modernize the look with color blocking, puff sleeves, or a new silhouette.
   • Puff-Sleeve Blouses. Polka dots, plaid, and puff sleeves; otherwise known as the triple P of twee. Mix and match the trends by trying a plaid puff sleeve blouse, or pair the top with a pleated mini.

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   It is a genre, wrapped in a mystery, inside a cardigan. There is a handy list on page 12 of Twee that identifies some common Twee characteristics—an awareness of darkness and cruelty in the...

5. www.vogue.com › article › twee-fashionUnpacking the Twee Fashion Craze Taking Over TikTok | Vogue

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   Jan 17, 2022 · Underlying it all, twee stands for a retro aesthetic that recalls the mod culture and classic shapes of the 1960s and 1970s, with little dresses, berets, miniskirts, and button-downs...

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   The meaning of TWEE is affectedly or excessively dainty, delicate, cute, or quaint. How to use twee in a sentence. Twee and Baby Talk.

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    Jan 28, 2022 · What does Twee mean? The official definition of Twee according to the oxford dictionary is: “excessively or affectedly quaint, pretty, or sentimental”. And Cosmo's definition of the...