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“A similar sound, especially light, tremulous speech or laughter.” This is it, he thought. “Agitation or excitement; flutter.” A verb. Twitter.” quote by Nick Bilton
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““A similar sound, especially light, tremulous speech or laughter.” This is it, he thought. “Agitation or excitement; flutter.” A verb. Twitter.””

Nick Bilton

About This Quote

The passage describes a fleeting, light, tremulous expression, likening it to excitement or agitation, and notes its use as a verb in modern media.

In simple terms: A brief, trembling, excited feeling described as a verb.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and label fleeting emotional states.

Themes

communication emotion media language expression

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

descriptive observational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • social media posting
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

linguistics psychology social media

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we capture nuanced emotions in language?
  • What impact does labeling have on perception?
A Different Perspective

Words may oversimplify complex feelings.

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