Main Entry:

tin·gle

Pronunciation:

\ˈtiŋ-gəl\

Function:

intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

tin·gled; tin·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English, alteration of tinklen to tinkle, tingle

Date:

14th century

1 a: to feel a ringing, stinging, prickling, or thrilling sensation b: to cause such a sensation2: tinkle 1

— tingle noun

— tin·gling·ly \-g(ə-)liŋ-lē\ adverb

— tin·gly \-g(ə-)lē\ adjective