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TINGLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Tingle.

How to pronounce tingle:

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Tingle - as a noun

An almost pleasurable sensation of fright

Example: "A frisson of surprise shot through him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chill10frisson10quiver18shiver12shudder12thrill9

A somatic sensation as from many tiny stings

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prickling18tingling10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
somaesthesia17somatesthesiasomatic sensationsomesthesia16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tingle - as a verb

Cause a stinging or tingling sensation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prickle15

Example Sentences

"The cold wind made my skin tingle."
"I felt a tingle of excitement as I opened the gift."
"The numbing cream made my arm tingle before the injection."
"Her touch made my spine tingle with pleasure."
"The sound of the violin made my ears tingle."
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Word Game Points

Is TINGLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tingle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TINGLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is TINGLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tingle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TINGLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is TINGLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tingle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TINGLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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