twinge
10 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #38,086
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a sudden sharp feeling
verb
squeeze tightly between the fingers
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/twˈɪndʒ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural twinges
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “a sudden sharp feeling” wn-def
- “Another word for pang” gen-syn
- “Another word for pinch” gen-syn
- “squeeze tightly between the fingers” wn-def
Anagrams
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