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tingling

|tin-gling|

/ˈtɪŋɡlɪŋ/

(tingle)

prickling sensation

Base Form	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
tingle	tingled	tingled	tingling	tingling

Etymology

Etymology Information

'tingle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tinglen', where 'ting-' meant 'to ring or tinkle'.

Historical Evolution

'tinglen' transformed into the modern English word 'tingle'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to ring or tinkle', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to feel a slight prickling sensation'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'tingle'.

Her skin was tingling from the cold.

Synonyms

Adjective 1

experiencing a slight prickling or stinging sensation.

She felt a tingling sensation in her fingers.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45