twitch

Meanings

• Noun

  A sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.

  - "My hand twitched as I nervously awaited the outcome of the interview."
  - "The twitch in his eye was a sign of his anxiety."
  - "The muscle twitching was a side effect of the medication."

• Noun

  A live streaming platform for video games and other content.

  - "I watch my favorite gamers stream on Twitch."
  - "Twitch is a great place to discover new games and connect with other players."
  - "The chat function on Twitch allows viewers to interact with the streamer."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with twitch
hitch , witch , stitch , ditch

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Variants

List of all variants of twitch that leads to same result
twitch , twitched , twitcher , twitchers , twitches , twitching , twitchily , couch grass , quack grass , quack grasses , quitch , witchgrass , fast-twitch , slow-twitch

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Etymology

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The meaning 'sudden involuntary muscle contraction' comes from Old English 'twiccan' meaning 'to twist'. The meaning related to the live streaming platform is a shortened version of 'Justin.tv', which was originally focused on live streaming video of Justin Kan's life.

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Trivia

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1. A muscle twitch can be a sign of an underlying condition such as nerve damage or muscle disorder.

2. Twitch was launched in 2007 as Justin.tv, and the live streaming of video games became popular in 2011.

3. Twitch has over 15 million daily active users and over 2 million streamers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nerve twitch: A nerve twitch is a sudden, brief contraction of a muscle or group of muscles caused by a nerve impulse.

2. Myoclonus: Myoclonus is a condition characterized by involuntary, rapid, and jerky muscle contractions.

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Culture

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In the context of muscle twitches, it is a normal physiological phenomenon and can be a sign of stress, fatigue, or nerve damage. In the context of Twitch, it is a popular platform for live streaming video games, music, art, and other content. Twitch has become a cultural phenomenon, with millions of users and streamers from all over the world.

How to Memorize "twitch"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a muscle contracting suddenly and involuntarily.
   - Visualize the Twitch logo or the Twitch interface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the muscle twitch with stress or anxiety.
   - Associate the Twitch platform with gaming or streaming.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Twitch the muscle to remember the sudden contraction.
   - Twitch the platform for streaming games and content.

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