twinge

noun
UK: /twɪndʒ/
US: /twɪndʒ/

  1. A sudden, brief feeling of pain.

    1. I felt a twinge in my knee as I stood up.
    2. She experienced a twinge of guilt when she forgot her friend's birthday.

  2. A slight feeling of an emotion, usually negative.

    1. He felt a twinge of sadness when he left.
    2. She experienced a twinge of jealousy watching her friend succeed.

Synonyms

ache prick throb pang sting stab spasm
twinge verb

  1. To feel a sudden, brief pain.

    1. My back twinged when I lifted the box.
    2. Her ankle began to twinge after the long walk in the mountains.

  2. To experience a sudden, brief feeling of an emotion, usually negative.

    1. He twinged with regret when he saw her crying.
    2. She twinged with anxiety before giving her presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "twinge" in English means: A sudden, brief feeling of pain., A slight feeling of an emotion, usually negative..

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

Synonyms for "twinge": ache, prick, throb, pang, sting, stab, spasm.

Example usage of "twinge": "I felt a twinge in my knee as I stood up.". More examples on the page.