twinge meaning and definition

TWINGE noun

Definition of twinge (noun)

1. a sudden sharp feeling
   • "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience"
   • synonyms: pang, stab
2. a sharp stab of pain

TWINGE verb

Definition of twinge (verb)

1. cause a stinging pain
   • "The needle pricked his skin"
   • synonyms: prick, sting
2. feel a sudden sharp, local pain
3. squeeze tightly between the fingers
   • "He pinched her behind"; "She squeezed the bottle"
   • synonyms: nip, pinch, squeeze, tweet, twitch