Meaning & Definition of word "Twitch"

Twitch

/twɪtʃ/

1. a quick, sudden movement.
- Example: He felt a twitch in his leg after sitting for too long.
2. an involuntary muscular contraction.
- Example: The doctor examined the twitch in her hand and suggested some exercises.

1. to make a quick, sudden movement.
- Example: The dog began to twitch when it heard the sound of the treat bag.
2. to cause to move with a sudden jerky motion.
- Example: She twitched the curtain aside to see who was outside.
3. to have an involuntary muscular contraction.
- Example: His eye began to twitch nervously during the stressful situation.

Middle English twicchen, from Old English twiccian.

twitching eye:

A condition where the eyelid involuntarily moves or spasms, usually due to stress or fatigue.

twitch of excitement:

A slight movement indicating excitement or anticipation.

twitching in your sleep:

An involuntary movement during sleep, often related to dreaming.

spasm:

A sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle.

tremor:

An involuntary quivering movement.

twitcher:

A person or thing that twitches.

Meaning: To twitch with excitement or anticipation, often used in gaming contexts.

Example Sentence: After he won the game, he was twitching with excitement.

Meaning: Referring to someone who is very anxious or jittery.

Example Sentence: He was so twitchy that it was hard to have a calm conversation.