Quote Tweet
What does Quote Tweet mean?
Quote Tweet is a repost on X or Twitter that adds the reposter's own comment above the original post.
Quote Tweet used in a sentence
“Her quote tweet added context the original post left out.”
This example shows the term in context rather than treating the definition as a literal word-for-word substitution. Slang often depends on tone, audience, and the conversation around it.
How do you use Quote Tweet?
Quote tweets can endorse, criticize, joke about, or contextualize another post. They expose the original to the reposter's audience.
Where did Quote Tweet come from?
Twitter introduced the built-in quote-tweet feature in 2015, replacing older manual methods of copying a tweet and adding commentary.
Common variations of Quote Tweet
QT
A common abbreviation for quote tweet.
quote post
X's newer platform wording.
quote retweet
An older expanded name.
Quote Tweet: frequently asked questions
What is a quote tweet?
A repost with added commentary.
Is a quote tweet the same as a reply?
No; a quote tweet appears as a separate post on the user's profile.
What does QT mean on X?
Usually quote tweet.