Twitching: meaning, definitions and examples
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twitching
[ ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ ]
action
Twitching refers to a sudden, involuntary movement or spasm of a muscle. It can occur in any part of the body and is often quick and jerky.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- My eye started twitching uncontrollably during the stressful meeting.
- She felt a twitching in her leg after sitting in the same position for too long.
birdwatching
In the context of birdwatching, twitching is the act of traveling to see a rare bird that has been spotted by other birdwatchers.
Synonyms
bird-spotting, birding, birdwatching
Examples of usage
- He decided to go twitching to catch a glimpse of the elusive snowy owl.
- Many bird enthusiasts enjoy twitching as a way to add new species to their bird-watching list.
Translations
Translations of the word "twitching" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contração
🇮🇳 मरोड़ना
🇩🇪 Zucken
🇮🇩 kedutan
🇺🇦 сіпання
🇵🇱 drganie
🇯🇵 けいれん
🇫🇷 contraction
🇪🇸 contracción
🇹🇷 seğirme
🇰🇷 경련
🇸🇦 ارتعاش
🇨🇿 škubání
🇸🇰 šklbanie
🇨🇳 抽搐
🇸🇮 trzanje
🇮🇸 kippur
🇰🇿 дірілдеу
🇬🇪 ყანყალი
🇦🇿 titrəmə
🇲🇽 contracción
Word origin
The word 'twitching' originated from the Old English word 'twiccian', which meant to move or jerk quickly. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both the medical and recreational contexts in which it is used today. The verb form of 'twitch' has been in use since the 14th century, while the noun form gained popularity in the birdwatching community in the 20th century.
See also: twitch.