adj

tingly

TIHNGG-lee

adj

Producing or experiencing a mild prickling sensation.

"Her lips felt tingly after the spicy meal."

How to Use Tingly

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In plain EnglishA casual word for something that causes or produces tingling.

tinglier comparative, tingliest superlative

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Her lips felt _____ after the spicy meal.

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