tingle

American  

[ting-guhl] / ˈtɪŋ gəl /

verb (used without object)

tingled, tingling

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.

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noun

1. a tingling sensation.

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

   Synonyms:

   flutter, thrill

tingle British  

/ 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

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noun

1. a sensation of tingling

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

Saying that out loud sends a tingle down my spine.

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My heart is doing jumping jacks, and my bottom leg is starting to tingle, halfway to falling asleep.

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A tingle travels up my spine and itches the back of my neck.

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My fingertips tingled as I watched, like they itched to spin.

From Literature

The muscles in the backs of his legs tingled, wanting to take off, all but screaming, Run!

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