géaróg — meaning in English

English meaning

• pang noun A sudden, sharp burst of physical pain.
• twinge noun A sudden, brief sharp pain in part of the body.

Senses

géaróg is used for these senses in English:

• pang (often, in the plural) A paroxysm of extreme physical pain or anguish; a feeling of sudden and transitory agony; a throe.
• twinge A sudden, pinching or sharp pain in a specific part of the body, especially one lasting for a short time.

pang — full definition

1. noun A sudden, sharp burst of physical pain.
2. noun A sudden, intense emotional feeling, especially of guilt, sorrow, or longing.

twinge — full definition

1. noun A sudden, brief sharp pain in part of the body.
2. noun A brief, sharp pang of emotion, such as guilt or regret.
3. verb To experience a sudden sharp pain.

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