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verb (used without object)
1.
to have a sensation of slight prickles, stings, or tremors, as from cold, a sharp blow, excitement, etc.: I tingle all over.
2.
to cause such a sensation: The scratch tingles.
noun
3.
a tingling sensation.
4.
the tingling action of cold, a blow, excitement, etc.
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Tingled
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Related forms
tin·gler, noun
tin·gling·ly, adverb
Synonyms
4. thrill, flutter.
4. thrill, flutter.
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
tingle
1388, "to have a ringing sensation when hearing something," later "to have a stinging or thrilling feeling," variation of tinkelen (see tinkle). The noun is first recorded 1700.
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