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twitch

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verb \ ˈtwich \

Definition of twitch

intransitive verb
1 :to move jerkily :quiver
2 :to undergo a brief spasmodic muscular contraction
  • his hand twitched
3 :pull, pluck
  • twitched at my sleeve
transitive verb
:to move or pull with a sudden motion :jerk
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twitcher

noun

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Examples of twitch in a Sentence

  1. Her mouth was twitching as she began to cry.

  2. The rabbit twitched its ears.

Origin and Etymology of twitch

Middle English twicchen; akin to Old English twiccian to pluck, Old High German gizwickan to pinch

twitch Synonyms

Synonyms
fiddle, jerk, jig, jiggle, squiggle, squirm, thrash, thresh, toss, twist, fidget, wiggle, wriggle, writhe
Related Words
flit, flutter, twitter; quake, quiver, shake, shiver, shudder, tremble; pace
Near Antonyms
relax, rest, unwind; calm (down), still
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twitch

noun

Definition of twitch

1 a :a brief spasmodic contraction of the muscle fibers
b :a slight jerk of a body part
2 :an act of twitching; especially :a short sudden pull or jerk
3 :a physical or mental pang
  • a twitch of remorse
4 :a loop of rope or strap that is tightened over a horse's lip as a restraining device
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twitchily

play \ˈtwi-chə-lē\ adverb
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twitchy

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First Known Use of twitch

1523

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twitch

noun

Definition of twitch

:quack grass

Origin and Etymology of twitch

alteration of quitch

TWITCH Defined for English Language Learners

twitch

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verb

Definition of twitch for English Language Learners

  • : to make a slight, sudden movement that is not controlled or deliberate

  • : to move or pull (something) with a sudden motion

TWITCH Defined for Kids

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twitch

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verb \ ˈtwich \

Definition of twitch for Students

twitched; twitching
1 :to move or cause to move with a slight trembling or jerky motion :quiver
  • The rabbit twitched its ears.
  • Her body was twitching with exhaustion.
2 :to move or pull with a sudden motion :jerk
  • She twitched the blanket aside.
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twitch

noun

Definition of twitch for Students

1 :a slight tremble or jerk of a muscle or body part
  • a twitch of the tail
2 :a short sudden pull or jerk
  • Charlotte gave her web a twitch and moodily watched it sway.
  • —E. B. White, Charlotte's Web

Medical Dictionary

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twitch

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intransitive verb \ ˈtwich \

medical Definition of twitch

:to undergo a brief spasmodic muscular contraction
  • the muscle twitched
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twitch

noun

medical Definition of twitch

:a brief spasmodic contraction of muscle fibers; also :a slight jerk of a body part caused by such a contraction
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twitch

noun

medical Definition of twitch

:quack grass

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