Twinge Definition
twinge
noun
- a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience"
- a sharp stab of pain
verb
- cause a stinging pain; "The needle pricked his skin"
- feel a sudden sharp, local pain
- squeeze tightly between the fingers; "He pinched her behind"; "She squeezed the bottle"
Words that rhyme with twinge
Usage tips for "twinge"
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