noun

twitching

TWIHT-shihng

Twitching (noun) means a series of small, involuntary muscle movements. Example: “The doctor asked about the twitching in his hand.”

noun

A series of small, involuntary muscle movements.

"The doctor asked about the twitching in his hand."

adj

Making small, sudden movements.

"His twitching fingers gave away how nervous he was."

How to use twitching

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRepeated small, involuntary movements.

more twitching comparative, twitchings plural, most twitching superlative

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The doctor asked about the _____ in his hand.

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What does “twitching” mean?

The word “twitching” means a series of small, involuntary muscle movements. In plain terms, repeated small, involuntary movements.

How do you pronounce “twitching”?

“Twitching” is pronounced TWIHT-shihng (/ˈtwɪt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “twitching” in a sentence?

Here is “twitching” used in a sentence: “The doctor asked about the twitching in his hand.”

What part of speech is “twitching”?

Depending on how it is used, “twitching” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “twitching” have?

“Twitching” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a series of small, involuntary muscle movements.

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