tingle

[ ting-guhl ]

verb (used without object)

, tin·gled, tin·gling.

1. to have a sensation of slight prickles, stings, or tremors, as from cold, a sharp blow, excitement, etc.:

   I tingle all over.

2. to cause such a sensation:

   The scratch tingles.

noun

1. a tingling sensation.
2. the tingling action of cold, a blow, excitement, etc.

   Synonyms: flutter, thrill

tingle

/ ˈtɪŋɡəl /

verb

1. usually intr to feel or cause to feel a prickling, itching, or stinging sensation of the flesh, as from a cold plunge or electric shock

noun

1. a sensation of tingling

Derived Forms

• ˈtingly, adjective
• ˈtinglingly, adverb
• ˈtingling, adjective
• ˈtingler, noun

Other Words From

• tingler noun
• tingling·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of tingle¹

1350–1400; Middle English tinglen (v.), variant of tinkle

Word History and Origins

Origin of tingle¹

C14: perhaps a variant of tinkle

Example Sentences

Scott Speedman is in it for the tingle.

From Salon

You've talked about getting that tingle when you were presented with this script.

From Salon

"When I first read these scripts, I had a bit of a tingle," he said during a recent "Salon Talks" conversation, comparing the experience to the gut feeling that led to his memorable roles as a terrorized homeowner in the cult classic "The Strangers" and as the Y2K generation's dream boyfriend on "Felicity."

From Salon

Bectu assistant national secretary Jenny Tingle says many of those who have left Hollyoaks haven't found other work in the industry.

From BBC

"In addition to bitter taste, it also affects savory, salt, sweet, and sour tastes. However, AF-353 only blocks taste. Other oral sensations like the tingle from carbonation were not affected."

From Science Daily