tingle
pronunciation
How to pronounce tingle in British English:
UK [ˈtɪŋɡl]
How to pronounce tingle in American English:
US [ˈtɪŋɡl]
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- Noun:
- an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
- a prickling somatic sensation as from many tiny pricks
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- Verb:
- cause a stinging or tingling sensation
Word Origin
- tingle (v.)
- late 14c., "to have a ringing sensation when hearing something," also "to have a stinging or thrilling feeling," variation of tinkelen (see tinkle). Related: Tingled; tingling. The noun is first recorded 1700 in reference to sound, 1848 in reference to sensation.
Example
- 1. He didn 't even touched me but my skin started to tingle .
- 2. Music is most likely to tingle the spine , in short , when it includes surprises in volume , timbre and harmonic pattern .
- 3. Rub gently onto your face , and leave until your skin begins to tingle , at least 30 seconds but no longer than five minutes .
- 4. The way he addressed me with such casual familiarity made my spine tingle .
- 5. He could feel a slight tingle , like the static buildup on a tv screen .