twitched; twitching; twitches
Definition of twitch
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to move jerkily : quiver
2
: to undergo a brief spasmodic muscular contraction
his hand twitched
: to move or pull with a sudden motion : jerk
twitch
noun (1)Definition of twitch (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: a brief spasmodic contraction of the muscle fibers
b
: a slight jerk of a body part
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
twitch
noun (2)Definition of twitch (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of twitch was in the 14th century
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