verb
tingle
TIHNG-guhl
Tingle (verb) means to feel a light prickling or stinging sensation on the skin. Example: “Her fingers tingled from the cold.”
verb
1
To feel a light prickling or stinging sensation on the skin.
"Her fingers tingled from the cold."
"The music gave him goosebumps and made his skin tingle."
noun
1
A prickling or stinging sensation, often from excitement or cold.
"A tingle of anticipation ran down her spine."
How to use tingle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA light prickling feeling on the skin, often from cold, excitement, or nerves.
Common pairings
tingle with excitement
a tingle of fear
make your skin tingle
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Word forms
- Plural
- tingles
- Third person singular
- tingles
- Past tense
- tingled
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Her fingers _____ from the cold.
Etymology
Origin uncertain, likely related to "tinkle" or an old word meaning "to tickle".
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Rhymes for tingle
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What does “tingle” mean?
The word “tingle” means to feel a light prickling or stinging sensation on the skin. In plain terms, a light prickling feeling on the skin, often from cold, excitement, or nerves.
How do you pronounce “tingle”?
“Tingle” is pronounced TIHNG-guhl (/ˈtɪŋɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “tingle” in a sentence?
Here is “tingle” used in a sentence: “Her fingers tingled from the cold.”
What is another word for “tingle”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tingle” include itch.
What part of speech is “tingle”?
Depending on how it is used, “tingle” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “tingle” have?
“Tingle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to feel a light prickling or stinging sensation on the skin.
