tingle

[ting-guhl]

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.

noun

1. a tingling sensation.

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

   Synonyms: flutter, thrill

tingle

/ 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

noun

1. a sensation of tingling

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tingle¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tingle¹

C14: perhaps a variant of _tinkle

Example Sentences

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

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

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Watching him gradually turn tender sends tingles through your heartstrings.

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I like how those movies give you a guilty little tingle about rooting for Redford even when it means scratching off a couple of the Ten Commandments.

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

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