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
The aromatherapy head massage was a dry one, in which Nevins rubbed tingly feeling tea tree oil into my scalp and then applied an electronic, cephalopod-like device, its multiple arms whirling away tension.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 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
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
Nathan pulled them out of the pouch and his arm felt tingly, like it had fallen asleep.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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