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

My fingertips tingled as I watched, like they itched to spin.

From Literature

The muscles in the backs of his legs tingled, wanting to take off, all but screaming, Run!

From Literature

I felt my body loosen up and tingle, like it was waking up.

From Literature

His toes tingled, as if his feet had fallen asleep from being in the same position too long.

From Literature

I felt those hollowed-out eyes staring right through me and the hairs on the back of my neck tingled.

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