tingly
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of tingly
Example Sentences
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The small bowl of tingly, gingery, clear broth that comes with each chicken option works as a palate-cleanser, or dip some bird and/or rice into it.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024
"A huge laugh went up. I got a tingly feeling. I've never seen anything like that before or since."
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2024
Her tongue felt strange, “a little tingly, starting to get a little bit numb,” and in a week she was readmitted to the hospital.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
A spoonful of chili crisp shines up green beans like glossy, crunchy jewelry, telling the eater that the maker likes a little tingly heat and salty crunch in their life.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2022
My socks are wet and my feet are all tingly, and I can't seem to move them from this spot.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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