twitch

noun
UK: /twɪtʃ/
US: /twɪtʃ/

  1. A sudden, small, uncontrollable movement of your face or body.

    1. I have a twitch in my eye when I'm tired.
    2. Stress can cause a nervous twitch in your shoulder muscles, which can be painful.

  2. A sudden pull or jerk.

    1. He gave the fishing rod a twitch to try and attract the fish.
    2. With a twitch of her wrist, she sent the ball spinning across the table.

Synonyms

jerk flick spasm tick wince quiver
twitch verb

  1. To make a sudden, small, uncontrollable movement.

    1. His eye started to twitch when he got nervous.
    2. The dog's nose would twitch as it followed the scent through the woods.

  2. To pull or move something with a sudden, jerky movement.

    1. She twitched the curtain aside to peek out the window.
    2. He nervously twitched the car keys in his hand while awaiting the verdict.
twitch adjective

  1. Showing a nervous or restless manner.

    1. He looked twitch and uneasy during the interrogation.
    2. The suspect was twitch, constantly glancing around the room for escape routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "twitch" in English means: A sudden, small, uncontrollable movement of your face or body., A sudden pull or jerk..

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

Synonyms for "twitch": jerk, flick, spasm, tick, wince, quiver.

Example usage of "twitch": "I have a twitch in my eye when I'm tired.". More examples on the page.