First Known Use: 14th century
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tingle
intransitive verb tin·gle \ˈtiŋ-gəl\
: to have a feeling like the feeling of many small sharp points pressing into your skin
: to feel an emotion (such as excitement) very strongly
tin·gledtin·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of TINGLE
1
a : to feel a ringing, stinging, prickling, or thrilling sensation b : to cause such a sensation
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Origin of TINGLE
Middle English, alteration of tinklen to tinkle, tingle
TINGLE Defined for Kids
1tingle
verb tin·gle \ˈtiŋ-gəl\
tin·gledtin·gling
Definition of TINGLE for Kids
: to feel or cause a prickling or thrilling sensation <Back and forth the ball flew until Henry's hands began to tingle from the smack of leather against them. — Beverly Cleary, Henry Huggins>
2tingle
noun
Definition of TINGLE for Kids
: a prickling or thrilling sensation or condition
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tingle
intransitive verb tin·gle \ˈtiŋ-gəl\
tin·gledtin·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\
Medical Definition of TINGLE
: to feel a stinging or prickling sensation
—tingle noun
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