twitch meaning and definition

TWITCH noun

Definition of twitch (noun)

1. a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
   • synonyms: twitching, vellication

TWITCH verb

Definition of twitch (verb)

1. make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
   • "his face is twitching"
   • synonyms: jerk
2. move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
   • "The patient's legs were jerkings"
   • synonyms: jerk
3. toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
   • synonyms: flip
4. squeeze tightly between the fingers
   • "He pinched her behind"; "She squeezed the bottle"
   • synonyms: nip, pinch, squeeze, tweet, twinge
5. move or pull with a sudden motion