twitching

[ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ]

twitching Definition

  • 1a sudden, quick movement that is repeated several times
  • 2an act of pulling or grasping something suddenly and violently

Using twitching: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "twitching" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bird was twitching its wings.

  • Example

    She felt a twitching in her eyelid.

  • Example

    He had a nervous twitching in his hand.

  • Example

    I saw a twitching in the curtains.

twitching Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twitching

Phrases with twitching

  • twitching net curtains

    a sign of nosiness or curiosity

    Example

    The neighbours were twitching their net curtains to see what was happening.

  • a technique used in fishing where the bait is moved slightly to attract fish

    Example

    He caught a fish using the twitching bait method.

  • gossiping or spreading rumors

    Example

    The women were sitting on the porch, twitching their tongues about the new family in town.

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Summary: twitching in Brief

Twitching [ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ] refers to a sudden, repeated movement or a sudden, violent grasp. It can be seen in various contexts, such as a bird twitching its wings or a person experiencing a nervous twitching in their hand. Twitching can also be used figuratively, as in 'twitching net curtains,' which means being nosy or curious.