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twitch

[twɪtʃ]

twitch Definition

  • 1a sudden, quick movement that is involuntary and often caused by nervousness or excitement
  • 2a short period of time during which a muscle or group of muscles twitches

Using twitch: Examples

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

  • Example

    She felt a twitch in her eye when she was nervous.

  • Example

    He has a facial twitch that he can't control.

  • Example

    The horse's ear gave a little twitch.

  • Example

    I felt a twitch in my leg after sitting for too long.

twitch Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for twitch

Phrases with twitch

  • a person who streams their gameplay on the Twitch platform

    Example

    My favorite Twitch streamer is playing a new game tonight.

  • the chat room feature on the Twitch platform where viewers can interact with the streamer and each other

    Example

    The Twitch chat was going crazy during the streamer's charity event.

  • a quick reaction to a stimulus, often used in video games to describe a player's ability to react quickly to in-game events

    Example

    His twitch reflexes are amazing; he always dodges attacks in the game.

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Summary: twitch in Brief

The term 'twitch' [twɪtʃ] refers to a sudden, involuntary movement caused by nervousness or excitement. It can also refer to a short period of muscle twitching. Examples include 'She felt a twitch in her eye when she was nervous.' and 'The horse's ear gave a little twitch.' 'Twitch' extends into phrases like 'twitch streamer,' referring to someone who streams their gameplay on the Twitch platform, and 'twitch reflex,' describing a player's quick reaction time in video games.

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