Tingles Meaning in English
word · lemma: tingle
ˈtɪŋɡəɫ
TIN-guhl
tˈɪŋɡəlz
TIN-guhlz
Definition
A sensation of light, prickling, or buzzing feelings on the skin, often caused by excitement, emotion, or a physical reaction like being cold.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural: 'tingles.' Commonly paired with 'get,' 'feel,' or 'give.' Can describe both pleasant (excitement, ASMR) and unpleasant (numbness, cold) sensations. Not the same as 'tickle.'
Spanish: hormigueos - cosquilleosPortuguese (BR): formigamentos - arrepiosPortuguese (PT): formigueiros - arrepiosChinese (Simplified): 刺痛感 - 麻麻的感觉Chinese (Traditional): 刺痛感 - 麻麻的感覺Hindi: झनझनाहटArabic: وخزاتBengali: ঝিনঝিন ভাব - শিহরণRussian: покалывания - мурашкиJapanese: しびれ - ぞくぞくする感じVietnamese: cảm giác tê tê - cảm giác râm ranKorean: 저림 - 오싹함Turkish: karıncalanma - ürpertiUrdu: سنساہٹ - کپکپیIndonesian: kesemutan - sensasi geli
Example Sentences
I get tingles in my hands when they are cold.
basic
Her voice always gives me tingles.
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Sometimes I feel tingles down my spine when I am scared.
basic
That song always sends tingles down my arms.
natural
I love the tingles I get from ASMR videos online.
natural
If your foot 'falls asleep,' you'll usually feel tingles as it wakes up.
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