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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The tingling in my face has largely disappeared, but my walking has become increasingly difficult over the years.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The vocals throughout have that patented, tingling Jayhawks sound; the instrumentals are as sharp as fans will recall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
These videos became an online phenomenon more than a decade ago - which some people claim causes them to feel a tingling sensation.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025
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
The scars on the back of his right hand seemed to be tingling again.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
