tingle

verb
UK: /ˈtɪŋ.ɡəl/
US: /ˈtɪŋ.ɡəl/

  1. To feel a slight prickling or stinging sensation.

    1. My fingers tingle in the cold.
    2. I felt a tingle of excitement when I saw the old photos.

  2. To experience a mixture of excitement and nervousness.

    1. The news made my skin tingle.
    2. I tingle with anticipation before every performance on the stage.

Synonyms

shiver itch thrill throb prickle
tingle noun

  1. A prickling or stinging sensation.

    1. I felt a tingle in my toes.
    2. She felt a tingle of fear when she walked alone in the dark.

  2. A feeling of excitement or anticipation.

    1. He got a tingle of pleasure.
    2. There was a tingle of magic in the air during the winter holidays.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tingle" in English means: To feel a slight prickling or stinging sensation., To experience a mixture of excitement and nervousness..

The phonetic transcription of "tingle" is /ˈtɪŋ.ɡəl/ in British English and /ˈtɪŋ.ɡəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tingle": shiver, itch, thrill, throb, prickle.

Example usage of "tingle": "My fingers tingle in the cold.". More examples on the page.