Twitching: meaning, definitions and examples

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twitching

 

[ ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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

convulsion, spasm, tremor

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,765, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.