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tingly

American  
[ting-glee] / ˈtɪŋ gli /

adjective

tinglier, tingliest
  1. tingling or causing a tingling sensation.


Etymology

Origin of tingly

First recorded in 1895–1900; tingle + -y 1

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

The aromatherapy head massage was a dry one, in which Nevins rubbed tingly feeling tea tree oil into my scalp and then applied an electronic, cephalopod-like device, its multiple arms whirling away tension.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

"A huge laugh went up. I got a tingly feeling. I've never seen anything like that before or since."

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2024

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

Maybe I could tell Andre and Camille—they would understand, I think—but a tingly feeling in my gut makes me hesitate.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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