Definition of twinge
1 : a sudden sharp stab of pain
2 : a moral or emotional pang a twinge of conscience a twinge of sympathy
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First Known Use of twinge
1608
Examples of twinge in a Sentence
He felt a twinge of arthritis when he stood up.
I still feel an occasional twinge in my leg from the accident.
I felt a twinge of guilt.
I must admit to a twinge of envy.
Origin and Etymology of twinge
Middle English twengen, from Old English twengan; akin to Old High German zwengen to pinch
TWINGE Defined for English Language Learners
twinge
Definition of twinge for English Language Learners
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: a sudden and usually slight pain
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: a sudden slight feeling or emotion
TWINGE Defined for Kids
Definition of twinge for Students
: a sudden sharp stab (as of pain or emotion) She felt a twinge of envy.
Definition of twinge for Students
twinged
;twinging
ortwingeing
: to affect with or feel a sudden sharp pain or emotion
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