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Twitch meaning

What does “twitch” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“twitch” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition.

twitch

noun

  1. a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition

    Synonymstwitchingvellication

verb

  1. make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

    “his face is twitching”

    Synonymsjerk

  2. move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

    “The patient's legs were jerkings”

    Synonymsjerk

  3. toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

    Synonymsflip

  4. squeeze tightly between the fingers

    “He pinched her behind”

    “She squeezed the bottle”

    Synonymspinchsqueezetwingetweetnip

  5. move or pull with a sudden motion

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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