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twitch
1[ twich ]
verb (used with object)
- to tug or pull at with a quick, short movement; pluck:
She twitched him by the sleeve.
- to jerk rapidly:
The rider twitched the reins a couple of times.
- to move (a part of the body) with a sudden, jerking motion.
- to pinch or pull at sharply and painfully; give a smarting pinch to; nip.
verb (used without object)
- to move spasmodically or convulsively; jerk; jump.
- to give a sharp, sudden pull; tug; pluck (usually followed by at ):
He constantly twitched at his collar.
- to ache or hurt with a sharp, shooting pain; twinge:
That back tooth twitches a bit.
noun
- a quick, jerky movement of the body or of some part of it.
- involuntary, spasmodic movement of a muscle; tic:
He gets a twitch in his left eye when he's nervous.
- a short, sudden pull or tug; jerk.
- a bodily or mental twinge, as of pain, conscience, etc.; pang.
- a loop or noose placed over the muzzle of a horse and tightened by twisting a stick or handle to which it is attached, used as a restraining device during a painful operation.
Twitch
2[ twich ]
- a brand name for a livestreaming video platform, primarily delivering video game content with audio commentary and concurrent online chat among viewers.
twitch
/ ٷɪʃ /
verb
- to move or cause to move in a jerky spasmodic way
- tr to pull or draw (something) with a quick jerky movement
- intr to hurt with a sharp spasmodic pain
- rare.tr to nip
noun
- a sharp jerking movement
- a mental or physical twinge
- a sudden muscular spasm, esp one caused by a nervous condition Compare tic
- a loop of cord used to control a horse by drawing it tight about its upper lip
Derived Forms
- ˈٷɾٳԲ, adjectivenoun
Other Word Forms
- ٷɾٳİ noun
- ٷɾٳiԲ· adverb
- ܲ·ٷɾٳ adjective
- ܲ·ٷɾٳiԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of twitch1
Word History and Origins
Origin of twitch1
Example Sentences
FND Action said the brain network disorder encompassed neurological symptoms including limb weakness, paralysis, seizures, walking difficulties, spasms, twitching, sensory issues and more.
“I walked into the facility healthy and feeling fine, and within 24 hours I became severely ill. I had severe burning in my face, tremors, twitching; I felt like I was being electrocuted.”
The 32-year-old's abilities, grey matter as much as fast twitch, will age slowly and well.
She can be charming and awkward in the same twitch.
He also experienced a “near-constant burning/twitching in both ankles/calves.”
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