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подёргиваться — meaning in English

podyorgivatsya

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English meaning

twitch noun A small, sudden, often involuntary movement of a muscle.

Senses

подёргиваться is used for these senses in English:

twitch (intransitive) To perform a twitch; spasm.
vellicate (transitive) To touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.

twitch — full definition

noun A small, sudden, often involuntary movement of a muscle.
verb To move suddenly and briefly, often without control.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

подёргивание су́дорога тик дёргаться дёрнуться дёргать дёрнуть