Twitches Meaning in English
word · lemma: twitch
ˈtwɪtʃɪz
TWITCH-iz
twˈɪtʃɪz
tWITCH-iz
Definition
Small, quick movements of a muscle or part of the body that happen suddenly, often without control.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes involuntary, minor muscle movements, often in the eye, face, or limbs. Commonly used in medical or informal contexts. Not to be confused with 'jerks' (stronger movement), or 'tics' (repetitive movements).
Spanish: espasmos - sacudidasPortuguese (BR): espasmos - contraçõesPortuguese (PT): espasmos - contraçõesChinese (Simplified): 抽搐 - 抽动Chinese (Traditional): 抽搐 - 抽動Hindi: फड़कन - झटकेArabic: ارتعاشات - ارتجافاتBengali: ফেঁটে ওঠে - কাঁপে (পেশি বা অঙ্গের আগে ব্যবহৃত)Russian: дергается - подергиваетсяJapanese: ぴくぴく動くVietnamese: giật nhẹKorean: 경련하다 - 꿈틀거리다Turkish: seğirir - atarUrdu: تھرتھراتا ہے - سپازم ہوتا ہےIndonesian: berkedut
Example Sentences
His eye sometimes twitches when he is tired.
basic
The puppy's ear twitches at every sound.
basic
His arm twitches after lifting heavy weights.
basic
Sometimes my eyelid just twitches for no reason.
natural
Her hand twitches when she gets nervous during exams.
natural
His leg twitches a little after running a marathon.
natural