Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

twitch

verb
/twɪtʃ/
Definition
To make a sudden, quick movement or jerk.
Examples
  • She felt her eye twitch during the long meeting.
  • The dog began to twitch its ears when it heard a noise.
  • My leg started to twitch after sitting for too long.
Meaning
A twitch refers to a small, involuntary movement of a muscle or a part of the body.
Synonyms
  • jerk
  • spasm
  • tremble