twitch
noun
1. a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
Similar word(s): twitching, vellication
Definition categories: state, cramp, spasm
Sentences with twitch as a noun:
- I saw a little twitch in the man's face, and knew he was lying.
verb
1. make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion
- his face is twitching
Similar word(s): jerk
Definition categories: body
2. move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
Similar word(s): jerk
Definition categories: motion, move
3. toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
Similar word(s): flip
Definition categories: motion, move
4. squeeze tightly between the fingers
Similar word(s): nip, pinch, squeeze, tweet, twinge
Definition categories: contact, grip
5. move or pull with a sudden motion
Definition categories: contact, draw, pull
Sentences with twitch as a verb:
- to twitch somebody's sleeve for attention