TWITCH
Scrabble letter values: T1W4I1T1C3H4 = 14
Definition
- noun a sudden muscle spasm. — synonyms: twitching, vellication
- verb make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion. — synonyms: jerk
- verb move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions. — synonyms: jerk
- verb toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air. — synonyms: flip
- verb squeeze tightly between the fingers. — synonyms: pinch, squeeze, twinge, tweet, nip
- verb move or pull with a sudden motion.
Examples
- “especially one caused by a nervous condition”
- “his face is twitching”
- “The patient's legs were jerkings”