tingle
verb (used without object)
to have a sensation of slight prickles, stings, or tremors, as from cold, a sharp blow, excitement, etc..
tingling
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present participleof tingle.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
tingle.
tingleverb (used without object)to have a sensation of slight prickles, stings, or tremors, as from cold, a sharp blow, excitement, etc..
Example Sentences
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"I am absolutely slathered up in deep heat right now, my legs are tingling," said England's Amy Hunt after securing silver in the 100m.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Following the collapse she became confused and started experiencing numbness and tingling in her body.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Some develop numbness or tingling in their hands and feet, poor balance, memory problems or what many describe as “brain fog”.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
Despite the name, these aren’t peppers at all but members of the citrus family that trigger a numbing, tingling sensation on the tongue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Rishi forced himself to concentrate on his sketch, to ignore the tingling heat that was running up and down his arm.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
