Meaning & Definition of Twitch in English
English⟶
Twitch
/twɪʧ/
noun
1. A sudden muscle spasm
- Especially one caused by a nervous condition
synonym:
- twitch,
- twitching,
- vellication
verb
1. Make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
- "His face is twitching"
synonym:
- twitch,
- jerk
2. Move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
- "The patient's legs were jerkings"
synonym:
- jerk,
- twitch
3. Toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
synonym:
- flip,
- twitch
4. Squeeze tightly between the fingers
- "He pinched her behind"
- "She squeezed the bottle"
synonym:
- pinch,
- squeeze,
- twinge,
- tweet,
- nip,
- twitch
5. Move or pull with a sudden motion
synonym:
- twitch