tingle Definition
tin·gle (tiŋ′gəl)
intransitive verb -·gled, -·gling
- to have a prickling or stinging feeling, as from cold, a sharp slap, excitement, etc.
- 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
tingle Synonyms
tingle
v.
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.

