Meaning of "tingle" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TINGLE

Perhaps a variant of tinkle.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF TINGLE

tingle  [ˈtɪŋɡəl]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TINGLE

Tingle is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb tingle in English.

WHAT DOES TINGLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tingle

Tingle is the video game character of the eponymous Tingle series. He was originally part of the The Legend of Zelda series, first appearing in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Since his first appearance, he has appeared in each installment of the series up through Spirit Tracks, except for Twilight Princess. He has gone on to be the star of video games for the Nintendo DS: Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland, currently released in Japan and Europe, and the Japan exclusive games Tingle's Balloon Fight DS, Irozuki Tincle no Koi no Balloon Trip, as well as the DSiWare application Dekisugi Tingle Pack.

Definition of tingle in the English dictionary

The definition of tingle in the dictionary is to feel or cause to feel a prickling, itching, or stinging sensation of the flesh, as from a cold plunge or electric shock. Other definition of tingle is a sensation of tingling.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO TINGLE

PRESENT

Present

I tingle

you tingle

he/she/it tingles

we tingle

you tingle

they tingle

Present continuous

I am tingling

you are tingling

he/she/it is tingling

we are tingling

you are tingling

they are tingling

Present perfect

I have tingled

you have tingled

he/she/it has tingled

we have tingled

you have tingled

they have tingled

Present perfect continuous

I have been tingling

you have been tingling

he/she/it has been tingling

we have been tingling

you have been tingling

they have been tingling

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I tingled

you tingled

he/she/it tingled

we tingled

you tingled

they tingled

Past continuous

I was tingling

you were tingling

he/she/it was tingling

we were tingling

you were tingling

they were tingling

Past perfect

I had tingled

you had tingled

he/she/it had tingled

we had tingled

you had tingled

they had tingled

Past perfect continuous

I had been tingling

you had been tingling

he/she/it had been tingling

we had been tingling

you had been tingling

they had been tingling

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will tingle

you will tingle

he/she/it will tingle

we will tingle

you will tingle

they will tingle

Future continuous

I will be tingling

you will be tingling

he/she/it will be tingling

we will be tingling

you will be tingling

they will be tingling

Future perfect

I will have tingled

you will have tingled

he/she/it will have tingled

we will have tingled

you will have tingled

they will have tingled

Future perfect continuous

I will have been tingling

you will have been tingling

he/she/it will have been tingling

we will have been tingling

you will have been tingling

they will have been tingling

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would tingle

you would tingle

he/she/it would tingle

we would tingle

you would tingle

they would tingle

Conditional continuous

I would be tingling

you would be tingling

he/she/it would be tingling

we would be tingling

you would be tingling

they would be tingling

Conditional perfect

I would have tingle

you would have tingle

he/she/it would have tingle

we would have tingle

you would have tingle

they would have tingle

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been tingling

you would have been tingling

he/she/it would have been tingling

we would have been tingling

you would have been tingling

they would have been tingling

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you tingle
we let´s tingle
you tingle

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to tingle

Past participle

tingled

Present Participle

tingling

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «TINGLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «tingle» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of tingle

goose pimples · itch · itching · pins and needles · prickle · quiver · shiver · sting · stinging · thrill · tickle · tickling

TRANSLATION OF TINGLE

Find out the translation of tingle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of tingle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tingle» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 略感刺痛
• Translator English - Spanish: sentir un hormigueo
• English: tingle
• Translator English - Hindi: झुनझुनी
• Translator English - Arabic: ارتعش
• Translator English - Russian: покалывание
• Translator English - Portuguese: formigar
• Translator English - Bengali: শিহরণ
• Translator English - French: picoter
• Translator English - Malay: Merengek
• Translator English - German: kribbeln
• Translator English - Japanese: ひりひりする
• Translator English - Korean: 따끔거리다
• Translator English - Javanese: Tingle
• Translator English - Vietnamese: ngứa
• Translator English - Tamil: கூச்சம்
• Translator English - Marathi: झुळका
• Translator English - Turkish: sızlama
• Translator English - Italian: pizzicare
• Translator English - Polish: mrowienie
• Translator English - Ukrainian: поколювання
• Translator English - Romanian: Tingle
• Translator English - Greek: καίω
• Translator English - Afrikaans: tuit
• Translator English - Swedish: pirra
• Translator English - Norwegian: Tingle

7 QUOTES WITH «TINGLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tingle.

1

Larry Bird

I used to love the feeling of running, of running too far. It made my skin tingle.

2

Clive Davis

Watching artists like Joplin perform, I felt that tingle down my spine; I experienced the wonders of a cultural and musical revolution.

3

Felicity Kendal

When I was little I always thought I was marked out, special, on the verge of something momentous. I used to tingle with anticipation.

4

King Krule

Especially with the live, just the way I curve words, it's about expression. It's so emotive, to be able to release these words into a mike. It really emphasizes this insane tingle down my spine whenever I play.

5

Andy Partridge

If it's a good LP, you'll get that tingle that makes you put it on again no matter what your initial reaction was. On the other hand, if you don't get that tingle, you'd better take it straight down to the record exchange.

6

Charlie Rowe

Heights make my feet tingle; not sure if that is a phobia, but it isn't the greatest feeling.

7

Alex Steffen

What makes creative people tingle are interesting problems, the chance to impress their friends, and caffeine.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TINGLE»

Discover the use of tingle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tingle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Law and Nursing

Up to date information on: The revised NHS patient complaints system; Human Tissue Act 2004; Mental Capacity Act 2005; and Developments in patient safety and risk management Accessible, up to date account of the law and its application to ...

Jean McHale, John Tingle, 2007

Nursing Law and Ethics

The book provides an overview of the legal, ethical and professional dimensions of nursing, followed by exploration of key issues in greater depth. This edition features updated legislation and new material on patient safety.

John Tingle, Alan Cribb, 2013

Far Traveler

Wyn takes the first risk of her life and flees. Disguising herself as a boy, she adopts a new identity as a traveling storyteller called Widsith (far traveler) and reinvents herself, drawing upon the books she has loved all her life.

Rebecca Tingle, 2005

When Turtle Grew Feathers: A Folktale from the Choctaw Nation

A Native American version of the big race between the turtle and the hare shows that it was not being slow and steady that won turtle the big race.

Tim Tingle, 2007

Islam & Christianity

Donald S. Tingle compares Islam and Christianity, describes how Muslims view Christians, and discusses how Christian mission to the Muslim world is being undertaken.

Donald S. Tingle, 1985

Spooky Texas Tales

Collects ten stories set in Texas and starring ghosts, monsters, and haunted places.

Tim Tingle, Doc Moore, 2005

Tingle Bells

As thrilled as they all are with me for saving Christmas and beyond—the Tingle Bells are going to be a huge seller, ongoing—they're all pissed that I haven't brought you home. I made it clear you did way more to save Christmas than I did.

Mardi Ballou, 2006

Clinical Guidelines: Law, Policy and Practice

This book looks at how clinical guidelines are developed and applied and draws together principles of best practice.

John Tingle, Charles Foster, 2002

Tingle All the Way

Ellora's Cave Publishing www.ellorascave.com Tingle All the Way ISBN 9781419938375 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Tingle All the Way Copyright © 2011 Mackenzie McKade Edited by Jillian Bell Photography and cover design by Syneca ...

Mackenzie McKade, 2011

Quarterly Essay 46: Government, Entitlement and an Angry Nation

Respected journalist Laura Tingle writes on politics, affluence and an angry nation.

Laura Tingle, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TINGLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tingle is used in the context of the following news items.

Astronaut receives hero's welcome at Carver Elementary

I'm very humbled by it," Tingle said. "I don't feel worthy of that because they're going to amount to much more than I have ever done in my life or my career. «Montgomery Advertiser, Apr 15»

'Go Go Glad': Gladys Tingle runs 10k race on 84th birthday

Gladys Tingle started competing in marathons in her 70s and is known for walking around her home town of Horncastle in Lincolnshire for miles every day. «BBC News, Mar 15»

'Pounded By The Gay Color Changing Dress' Released By Chuck …

Just when you thought you'd seen the last of #TheDress... Erotic writer Chuck Tingle took it upon himself last week to turn one of the most viral sensations of all ... «Huffington Post, Mar 15»

Seen At 11: 'The Tingles' Helping Millions Relax, Get Better Sleep

The technical term for that tingly feeling is ASMR — autonomous sensory meridian response — more commonly known as tingle response. It is sights and ... «CBS Local, Feb 15»

Tingle Arrives In Hyrule Warriors On February 5

In preparation for Majora's Mask arriving on 3DS this spring, Nintendo is bringing some of that magic to Hyrule Warriors. The biggest fairy fan in the land, Tingle, ... «Game Informer, Jan 15»

Police identify New Albany slaying victim, son to be charged

His first appearance in front of a judge came days after police said he hit his father, Robert Tingle, in the head with a pry bar -- three or four times -- and then ... «WLKY Louisville, Jan 15»

A new angle for Jimmy Tingle

It's kind of loud during lunch hour at Grendel's Den in Cambridge. But from the moment political humorist Jimmy Tingle sits down at the table, the din is easy to ... «Taunton Daily Gazette, Dec 14»

Paul Nicholls' Dodging Bullets triumphs in Tingle Creek at Sandown

Oscar Whisky, a Grade One winner over both hurdles and fences, emerged as a contender for the Tingle Creek Chase, Saturday's feature race, only when ... «The Guardian, Dec 14»

Horse racing inspection: Sandown Tingle Creek beats frost threat

This afternoon's high-profile meeting at Sandown has survived a 10.30am inspection after a heavy overnight frost. Temperatures dipped below freezing ... «SkySports, Dec 14»

Somersby a threat in 888sport Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown Park

Watch out for Somersby – that's the advice from Jamie Moore Saturday's 888sport Tingle Creek Chase. Balder Succes is the 11/4 favourite with the sponsors for ... «Get Surrey, Dec 14»