"micropost" meaning in English

See micropost in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: microposts [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + post. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|post}} micro- + post Head templates: {{en-noun}} micropost (plural microposts)
  1. (Internet) A very short posted message. Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet Hyponyms: tweet

Inflected forms

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