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

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

From Salon

"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

If your skin tingles and hair stands on end, it means lightning is about to strike.

From BBC

The nostalgic tingle Schoenbrun gets right is the feeling of being engulfed in mysteries.

From Los Angeles Times

Some have the delicate crunch of fried sesame seeds, garlic or crushed peanuts, or the mouth-numbing tingle of Sichuan peppercorns.

From New York Times