tingle
/ˈtɪŋɡəl/
verb
- To feel a slight, prickly, stinging sensation on the skin, often from cold, excitement, or a light touch.
- Her fingers began to tingle as she warmed them by the fire.
- When the doctor tapped his knee, his leg tingled for a moment.
- The audience tingled with anticipation as the curtain rose.
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noun
- A slight, prickly, stinging sensation on the skin.
- The cold water gave a sharp tingle to his skin.
- She felt a tingle of fear as she walked through the dark hallway.
- A pleasant tingle ran down his spine when he heard the music.
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