tingle
tingle Lexical Profile
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• verb
To experience or cause a slight prickling, stinging, or vibrating sensation (typically in a part of the body).
"My fingers began to tingle as they slowly warmed up by the fireplace."
To feel a strong, thrilling surge of excitement, anticipation, or fear.
"The entire audience seemed to tingle with anticipation before the winner was announced."
• noun
A slight prickling, stinging, or vibrating sensation on the skin or in a part of the body, often caused by cold, returning blood circulation, or strong emotion.
"She felt a sudden tingle of excitement down her spine as the orchestra began to play."
• Rhymes for tingle
Word Origin & Etymology
Originating in late Middle English, 'tingle' is a variant of 'tinkle' (meaning to ring or clink), transferring the auditory sensation of a sharp, ringing vibration to a physical prickling sensation in the nerves.