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Definition of twinge

twinge

/twɪndʒ/
twinge
Plural:twinges
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Past Simple:twinged
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Past Participle:twinged
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Present Participle:twinging
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twinge Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sudden, sharp, localized physical pain or pinching sensation.

Example

"He felt a sudden twinge in his lower back after lifting the heavy crate."

2

A sudden, brief pang of an unpleasant emotion, such as guilt, regret, envy, or remorse.

Example

"She experienced a slight twinge of regret when she turned down the job offer."

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• verb

1

To feel or cause a sudden, sharp, localized pain or stinging sensation.

Example

"His injured knee began to twinge as the cold rain set in."

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• Rhymes for twinge

• Nearby Words

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twinberry
twine
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twinkie
twinkle
twinkletoes

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English twengen, from Old English twengan ('to pinch, squeeze, or wring'), of West Germanic origin and related to Old High German dwingan ('to press or constrain').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Twinge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/twinge
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