Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
twinge
noun
/twɪndʒ/
Definition
A sudden, sharp pain or feeling of discomfort, often felt briefly.
Examples
- She felt a twinge of guilt after lying to her friend.
- He experienced a twinge in his knee while jogging.
- The news gave her a twinge of sadness as she thought of the past.
Meaning
A twinge refers to a quick, sharp sensation of pain or a fleeting feeling of emotional distress.
Synonyms
- spasm
- pang
- dart
- throb
- jolt
