adj

tingly

TIHNGG-lee

Tingly (adj) means producing or experiencing a mild prickling sensation. Example: “Her lips felt tingly after the spicy meal.”

adj

Producing or experiencing a mild prickling sensation.

"Her lips felt tingly after the spicy meal."

How to use tingly

Learner’s notes

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

Word forms

tinglier comparative, tingliest superlative

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Etymology

Formed from tingle + -y.

Rhymes for tingly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tingly” mean?

The word “tingly” means producing or experiencing a mild prickling sensation. In plain terms, a casual word for something that causes or produces tingling.

How do you pronounce “tingly”?

“Tingly” is pronounced TIHNGG-lee (/ˈtɪŋɡli/ in IPA).

How do you use “tingly” in a sentence?

Here is “tingly” used in a sentence: “Her lips felt tingly after the spicy meal.”

What part of speech is “tingly”?

“Tingly” is an adjective.