tingle

tin·gle

verb \ˈtiŋ-gəl\

tin·gledtin·gling\-g(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of TINGLE

intransitive verb

1

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

2

: tinkle 1

— tingle noun

— tin·gling·ly \-g(ə-)liŋ-lē\ adverb

— tin·gly \-g(ə-)lē\ adjective

Examples of TINGLE

1. My arm was numb and tingling.
2. <awoke to the steady pitter-patter of raindrops tingling on the rooftop>

Origin of TINGLE

Middle English, alteration of tinklen to tinkle, tingle

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to TINGLE

Synonyms: chink, clink, jingle, tinkle

Related Words: clang, clangor, clank, clash, crash; clack, clatter, rattle; chime, ding, ding-dong, gong, jangle, ping, plink, ring

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Rhymes with TINGLE

cringle, dingle, jingle, mingle, shingle, single