tingle

American  

[ting-guhl] / ˈtɪŋ gəl /

verb (used without object)

tingled, tingling

1. to have a sensation of slight prickles, stings, or tremors, as from cold, a sharp blow, excitement, etc..

   I tingle all over.

2. to cause such a sensation.

   The scratch tingles.

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noun

1. a tingling sensation.

2. the tingling action of cold, a blow, excitement, etc.

   Synonyms:

   flutter, thrill

tingle British  

/ ˈtɪŋɡəl /

verb

1. (usually intr) to feel or cause to feel a prickling, itching, or stinging sensation of the flesh, as from a cold plunge or electric shock

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noun

1. a sensation of tingling

Other Word Forms

• tingler noun
• tingling adjective
• tinglingly adverb
• tingly adjective

Etymology

Origin of tingle

1350–1400; Middle English tinglen (v.), variant of tinkle

Example Sentences

The tingle of glycolic acid, the pain of extractions, the warm towels heating my skin.

From Los Angeles Times

Even with so much on her mind, it gave her a tingle of pleasure to see her name in print.

From Literature

It’s the kind of sour that will make your tongue tingle and, eventually, feel raw.

From Salon

Watching him gradually turn tender sends tingles through your heartstrings.

From Los Angeles Times

So, why then do so some folks willingly crave foods that make their mouths pucker and tongues tingle?

From Salon