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tingle Definition

tin·gle (tiŋgəl)

intransitive verb -·gled, -·gling

  1. to have a prickling or stinging feeling, as from cold, a sharp slap, excitement, etc.
  2. to cause this feeling

Etymology: ME tynglen, var. of tinklen, to tinkle

transitive verb

to cause to have this feeling

noun

this feeling

tingle Related Forms

tin·gler noun tin·glingly adverb tin·gly adjective -·glier, -·gli·est

tingle Synonyms

tingle

v.

shiver, prickle, sting, itch, creep, grow excited, get goose pimples all over*; see also thrill.

tingle Usage Examples

Object

  • numbness: Report any odd symptoms like tingling, numbness or weakness asap to a doctor who knows.
  • sensation: A subtle, tingling sensation ran across my skin.
  • spine: With a tingling spine, I took a photocopy, attached a post-it with the words " something like this... ?
  • feeling: Hywel stuck on the pads, which made a mild tingling feeling.
  • weakness: The Symptoms The symptoms of RSI include aches, pain, numbness, tingling, weakness and cramps.
  • heat: Pain, sensations of tingling, heat, heaviness, pressure or tightness.

Converse of object

  • feel: We both felt a tingle in the air around us, heavy with static.
  • send: The vocal lead will send tingles up the spine or raise the hair on the arms of even the most insensitive listener.

Adjective modifier

slight: This will give sensations which commonly will be a slight tingle, or a sense of fullness or pressure, or a dull ache.

Noun used with modifier

  • spine: It takes you on a journey of emotion that will make your spine tingle.
  • skin: I like good toners that make your skin tingle.

Followed by a transitive particle

around: While in hospital after surgery I developed tingling around the lips and muscle cramps and bone pains.

Used with why or when

when: Her whole body tingles when he comes near and takes her hand in his and they smell the rose together.

Preposition: in

  • finger: The other is an effect on the nerves which can cause constipation and numbness and tingling in the fingers and toes.
  • arm: Feeling numbness or tingling in the arms or legs.
  • hand: CTS is a pain caused in the arms and wrists and numbness and tingling in the hands.

Preposition: of

  • excitement: From the moment Mary sat on my back I knew it there was a tingle of excitement in my fur.
  • finger: Some people feel nauseated and generally unwell, and tingling of the fingers is quite common.
  • skin: You may get slight redness and itching, burning and tingling of the skin where a patch has been.

Preposition: with

excitement: She was still tingling with excitement from the standing ovation she received at the ballet.

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