tingle
[ˈtɪŋɡəl]
A tingle is that feeling when your skin or body starts to feel funny and slightly uncomfortable.
When you get a cold breeze on a chilly day or have a mild electric shock from static electricity, you might experience this sensation. It's like a tiny buzz or vibration under your skin, making you notice the change in temperature or environment.
How common is "tingle"?
Word tingle is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A prickling or mildly stinging sensation.
verb
To feel a prickling or mildly stinging sensation.
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