Tingle: meaning, definitions and examples

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tingle

[ ˈtɪŋɡəl ]

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feeling

To experience a prickling or stinging sensation, often caused by excitement or anticipation.

Synonyms

prickle, shiver, sting

Examples of usage

The sound of the rain on the roof made her skin tingle with delight.
His touch sent a tingle down her spine.

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sensation

A slight prickling or stinging sensation.

Synonyms

prickle, shiver, sting

Examples of usage

The tingle in her fingers told her the circulation was returning.
The cold water caused a tingle in his toes.

Translations

Translations of the word "tingle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 formigamento

🇮🇳 झुनझुनी

🇩🇪 Kribbeln

🇮🇩 kesemutan

🇺🇦 поколювання

🇵🇱 mrowienie

🇯🇵 チクチクする

🇫🇷 picotement

🇪🇸 hormigueo

🇹🇷 karıncalanma

🇰🇷 따끔거림

🇸🇦 وخز

🇨🇿 mravenčení

🇸🇰 mravčenie

🇨🇳 刺痛

🇸🇮 mravljinčenje

🇮🇸 kitl

🇰🇿 шаншу

🇬🇪 ჩხვლეტა

🇦🇿 qarıncalanma

🇲🇽 hormigueo

Word origin

The word 'tingle' originated from the Old English word 'tinglian', which means 'to cause to tingle'. The sensation of tingling has been associated with various emotions and physical responses throughout history, often linked to excitement, anticipation, or even fear. The word has evolved over time to encompass both the physical sensation and the emotional response it can evoke.