tingle

• Substantiv, das ein leichtes, oft angenehmes Kribbeln oder Prickeln auf der Haut bezeichnet oder ein ähnliches Gefühl von Aufregung oder Angst.

A noun referring to a slight, often pleasant, stinging or prickling sensation on the skin, or a similar feeling of excitement or fear.

1. Pleasurable sensation of frightB2informal

   A slight, often enjoyable feeling of excitement or fear.

   Wohliger Schauer

   • The horror movie gave her a tingle of excitement.
   • He felt a tingle of anticipation before the roller coaster ride.
   • The ghost story sent a tingle down her spine.

   Synonymechillfrissonshiverthrill

2. Prickling sensationB1formal

   A physical sensation of small, sharp pricks or stings on the skin.

   Kribbeln

   • She felt a tingle in her fingers after sitting on them.
   • The cold wind caused a tingle on his cheeks.
   • A tingle ran through his arm when he hit his elbow.

   Synonymepins and needlespricklepricklingstingingtingling

• Verb, das ein leichtes Kribbeln, Prickeln oder Stechen auf der Haut oder im Körper beschreibt; auch ein feines Zittern oder Beben, oft vor Aufregung oder Kälte.

A verb used to describe a sensation of slight prickling, stinging, or thrilling, often on the skin or in the body.

1. Cause a stinging or prickling sensationB2formal

   To produce a slight, sharp, stinging or prickling feeling on the skin or in a part of the body.

   Ein Kribbeln verursachen

   • The cold wind made her skin tingle.
   • The antiseptic caused his wound to tingle.
   • The spicy food made his tongue tingle.

   Synonymeprickpricklesmartsting

2. Feel a prickling sensationB2formal

   To experience a slight, sharp, stinging or prickling feeling, often due to cold, excitement, or a physical stimulus.

   Kribbeln

   • Her fingers began to tingle as they warmed by the fire.
   • He felt his scalp tingle with excitement.
   • My feet tingled after standing in the cold for so long.

   Synonymeitchpins and needlespricklestingthrilltwitch