tingle
Americanverb (used without object)
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to have a sensation of slight prickles, stings, or tremors, as from cold, a sharp blow, excitement, etc..
I tingle all over.
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to cause such a sensation.
The scratch tingles.
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
- tingler noun
- tingling adjective
- tinglingly adverb
- tingly adjective
Etymology
Origin of tingle
1350–1400; Middle English tinglen (v.), variant of tinkle
Example Sentences
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My fingertips tingled as I watched, like they itched to spin.
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The muscles in the backs of his legs tingled, wanting to take off, all but screaming, Run!
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I felt my body loosen up and tingle, like it was waking up.
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His toes tingled, as if his feet had fallen asleep from being in the same position too long.
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I felt those hollowed-out eyes staring right through me and the hairs on the back of my neck tingled.
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