Definition

A person who is very enthusiastic about watching birds, often traveling far to see rare ones.

Example

As a dedicated twitcher, she traveled across the country to spot the rare bird species.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new twitcher in our neighborhood?

Yeah, I met him yesterday; he was really excited about birdwatching.

I can't believe how dedicated a twitcher can be to find rare birds.

I know, right? It's impressive how far some will travel just for a glimpse!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Twitcher → The word originates from the verb 'twitch' (from Middle English *twicchen*, meaning to pull or jerk) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A twitcher is a person who twitches or jerks, often used to refer to someone who is keen on birdwatching, as they may twitch with excitement upon spotting a bird.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'pulls' or 'jerks' ('twitch') with excitement when they see a bird, and the '-er' indicates that this person is actively engaged in that action.

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