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
1
A series of small, involuntary muscle movements.
"The doctor asked about the twitching in his hand."
adj
1
Making small, sudden movements.
"His twitching fingers gave away how nervous he was."
How to use twitching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRepeated small, involuntary movements.
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Word forms
- Plural
- twitchings
- Comparative
- more twitching
- Superlative
- most twitching
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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.
