Definitions for: Tingle


[n] a prickling somatic sensation as from many tiny pricks
[n] an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
[v] cause a tingling sensation



Webster (1913) Definition: Tin"gle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Tingled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Tingling.] [Freq. of ting. Cf. Tinkle.]
1. To feel a kind of thrilling sensation, as in hearing a
shrill sound.

At which both the ears of every one that heareth it
shall tingle. --1 Sam. iii.
11.

2. To feel a sharp, thrilling pain.

The pale boy senator yet tingling stands. --Pope.

3. To have, or to cause, a sharp, thrilling sensation, or a
slight pricking sensation.

They suck pollution through their tingling vein.
--Tickell.

Synonyms: chill, frisson, prickle, prickling, quiver, shiver, shudder, thrill, tingling

See Also: fear, fearfulness, fright, itch, pins and needles, somaesthesia, somatesthesia, somatic sensation, somesthesia

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