WORD MEANING

Twixt meaning

twikst · preposition

An archaic or poetic contraction of the word 'betwixt,' meaning 'between.'

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Other meanings

A brand name for a popular chocolate bar.

A slang term used in some regions to mean 'in between' or 'among.'

The term is rarely used in modern English except in brand names or stylistic contexts.

Examples

The cabin lies twixt the river and the forest.

She found herself twixt a rock and a hard place.

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