Tingling: meaning, definitions and examples

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tingling

[ ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ ]

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feeling

To experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation, often due to cold, a sharp blow, or strong emotion.

Synonyms

prickle, smart, sting

Examples of usage

The cold wind made her skin tingle.
I felt a tingling sensation in my fingers after hitting my funny bone.

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sensation

A slight prickling or stinging sensation.

Synonyms

prickling, stinging, tickling

Examples of usage

She experienced a tingling in her toes after sitting for too long.
The tingling in his arm indicated poor circulation.

Translations

Translations of the word "tingling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 formigamento

🇮🇳 झुनझुनी

🇩🇪 Kribbeln

🇮🇩 kesemutan

🇺🇦 поколювання

🇵🇱 mrowienie

🇯🇵 ちくちくする

🇫🇷 picotement

🇪🇸 hormigueo

🇹🇷 karıncalanma

🇰🇷 따끔거림

🇸🇦 تنميل

🇨🇿 brnění

🇸🇰 mravčenie

🇨🇳 刺痛

🇸🇮 mravljinčenje

🇮🇸 doði

🇰🇿 шаншу

🇬🇪 ჩხვლეტა

🇦🇿 qıcıqlanma

🇲🇽 hormigueo

Word origin

The word 'tingling' originates from the Old English word 'tynge', meaning 'to cause to tingle'. The sensation of tingling has been a part of human experience for centuries, often associated with various physical and emotional stimuli. The word has evolved over time to describe the prickling or stinging feeling we commonly associate with tingling today.