Definition of Tingle

1. Noun. An almost pleasurable sensation of fright. "A frisson of surprise shot through him"

Exact synonyms: Chill, Frisson, Quiver, Shiver, Shudder, Thrill
Generic synonyms: Fear, Fearfulness, Fright
Derivative terms: Shiver, Shivery, Shuddery, Thrill, Thrill

2. Verb. Cause a stinging or tingling sensation.
Exact synonyms: Prickle
Generic synonyms: Itch
Derivative terms: Prickling, Tingling

3. Noun. A somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles.
Exact synonyms: Prickling, Tingling
Generic synonyms: Somaesthesia, Somatesthesia, Somatic Sensation, Somesthesia
Specialized synonyms: Pins And Needles
Derivative terms: Prickle, Prickle

Definition of Tingle

1. v. i. To feel a kind of thrilling sensation, as in hearing a shrill sound.

Definition of Tingle

1. to cause a prickly, stinging sensation [v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES]

Medical Definition of Tingle

1. To feel a peculiar pricking sensation. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tingle

tinfoils
tinful
tinfuls
ting
tinge
tinged
tingeing
tinges
tingibility
tingible
tingid
Tingidae
tinging
tingis
tingle (current term)
tingle (current term)
tingled
tingler
tinglers
tingles
tinglier
tingliest
tingling
tingling
tinglingly
tinglings
tinglish
tingly
tings
tinhorn

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