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tingle

noun verb

An almost pleasurable sensation of fright

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
IN
Scrabble score
7

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈtɪŋɡəl

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. An almost pleasurable sensation of fright

    “A frisson of surprise shot through him”

noun

  1. A somatic sensation as from many tiny stings

verb

  1. Cause a stinging or tingling sensation

In context

Example Sentences

A frisson of surprise shot through him

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Synonyms

thrillfrissonshiverchillquivershuddertinglingpricklingprickle

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