What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tinging
Example
My fingers are still tinging from the cold weather. [tinging: present participle]
Example
The medicine caused a tinging sensation in my mouth. [tinging: gerund]
stinging
Example
The bee sting left a stinging sensation on my arm. [stinging: gerund]
Example
The antiseptic caused a stinging feeling on my cut. [stinging: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stinging is more commonly used than tinging in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tinging and stinging?
Both tinging and stinging are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
