twitch — to make a sudden, small, jerky movement, especially one that you cannot control
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a sudden, small, jerky movement, especially one that you cannot control
Pronunciation (IPA): /twɪtʃ/
Example Sentences
- After watching Twitch streams all night, my eye wouldn't stop twitching the next morning.
- The rabbit's nose twitched nervously as it sensed danger nearby.
- He twitched every time the teacher said his name, worried he'd be called on.
twitch
VERB[/twɪtʃ/]
to make a sudden, small, jerky movement, especially one that you cannot control
His eye began to twitch after three sleepless nights before finals.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'twiccian' meaning 'to pluck or pull sharply', reflecting a quick, jerking motion.
Breakdown
twicc- (to pluck/pull) + -en/verb form → twitch (sudden jerky movement)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After watching Twitch streams all night, my eye wouldn't stop twitching the next morning.”
“The rabbit's nose twitched nervously as it sensed danger nearby.”
“He twitched every time the teacher said his name, worried he'd be called on.”
“A sudden twitch in her leg woke her up in the middle of the night.”
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