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
"But if you touched your lips, face or another sensitive area, it could be quite painful and cause a tingling sensation."
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Low B12 can cause anaemia, fatigue, nerve problems, numbness or tingling, and sometimes memory problems or confusion.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2026
Fatigue, joint pain, rashes, brain fog or tingling in the hands and feet can seem like normal signs of aging—but they may also point to an autoimmune disease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 23, 2025
After a moment of searching out the story beats and the rhythm, I felt it—the familiar tingling.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
