tingle
|tin-gle|
B2
/ˈtɪŋɡəl/
prickling sensation
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 experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42