Twittermob
Definitions
A group of Twitter users targetting an issue or individual, especially one that forms suddenly and is viewed as hostile.
Examples
“We live⟳ in an age when the old media claim⟳ to be the voices of calmness and reason⟳ amid the storm, comparing themselves favourably with the lawless frontier towns and torch-wielding Twittermobs of social media.”
“What is it about the era we live⟳ in that means these kind of Twittermobs can emerge⟳ with such speed⟳ and ferocity?”
“2012, David Banks, "How do you prosecute a Twittermob?", 26 April 2012 (used in title only)”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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