tingle

Meanings

• Noun or Verb (transitive)

  A sensation of prickling or tingling on the skin, often in response to a stimulus.

  - "After drinking the iced coffee, I felt a pleasant tingle on my lips."
  - "The electric current caused a tingle in his fingers."
  - "The tingle from the sunscreen gradually faded."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

itch , tinkle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tingle
tingle , mingle , pingle , wingle , jingle , prangle , angle , dangle

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Tingle, a small town in Alaska (English) :
   

2. Tingle, a surname of English origin (English) :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of tingle that leads to same result
tingle , tingled , tingles , tingling , tinglingly , tingly , tingle with excitement

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Forms

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tingles, tingled, tingling

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Etymology

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The Old English word 'tinglan' means 'to prick, sting, or tingle'.

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Trivia

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1. The human body has over 100 trillion nerve cells, which help transmit the sensation of tingle.

2. The sensation of tingle is often associated with the release of endorphins, which are natural painkillers and mood elevators.

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Related Concepts

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1. Numbness: Numbness is the opposite sensation of tingle. While tingle is a prickling or tingling sensation, numbness is the absence of feeling.

2. Sensation: Sensation is the feeling or awareness of something, such as pain, heat, or tingle.

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Culture

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In literature, the sensation of tingle is often used to describe the feeling of excitement or anticipation. In art, it can be depicted as a visual representation of energy or vibrancy.

How to Memorize "tingle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small electric current passing through your body, starting from your toes and moving up to your head. Feel the tingling sensation as it spreads throughout your body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tingle' with the sensation of a gentle breeze on your skin or the feeling of a finger tracing a path along your arm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a tingle as a vibrant, energetic sensation that spreads throughout your body, like a ripple in a pond.

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