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
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
Her legs, hands and feet became increasingly numb and tingly until, last year, she could no longer walk.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2023
The end result is a double-distilled clear spirit filled with creamy roasted corn flavors and aromas, a silky texture, and a clean, tingly finish.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2022
I got tingly in my fingers thinking about opening up the book and reading those words out loud, making my voice go high and low, rough and smooth, like I did in my room.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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