twitch

• Unwillkürliche, plötzliche Kontraktion oder Zuckung eines Muskels, oft durch Nervosität, Stress, Müdigkeit oder eine Nervenstörung verursacht. Umgangssprachlich auch ein plötzliches heftiges Ziehen oder Reißen.

A sudden, involuntary contraction or spasm of a muscle, often caused by a nervous condition or fatigue.

1. Sudden muscle spasmB1formal

   A quick, involuntary contraction of a muscle, often caused by nervousness or a medical condition.

   Zucken

   • He had a nervous twitch in his left eye.
   • The doctor said the muscle twitch was harmless.
   • She felt a sudden twitch in her leg while sitting.

   Synonymecontractionjerkspasmtictremor

2. Quick, jerky movementB1formal

   A small, rapid, and often involuntary movement of a body part.

   Zucken

   • A twitch of his hand gave away his anxiety.
   • The rabbit's nose gave a tiny twitch.
   • She noticed a twitch in the corner of his mouth.

   Synonymeconvulsionjerkjoltquiverspasmstarttictremor

• Sich plötzlich, schnell und unwillkürlich bewegen, oft von Muskeln oder Körperteilen; auch: eine kurze, ruckartige Bewegung ausführen oder etwas derart bewegen.

A verb used to indicate a sudden, quick, involuntary movement of a muscle or part of the body.

1. Make a sudden, jerky movementB1formal

   To make a quick, involuntary, and often repeated movement of a muscle or body part.

   Zucken

   • His eye began to twitch from exhaustion.
   • The dog's leg twitched while it was dreaming.
   • She felt her lip twitch as she tried not to laugh.

   Synonymeconvulseflinchjerkjoltquivershudderspasmstarttremblewince

2. Move abruptly or jerkilyB2formal

   To move with sudden, sharp, and seemingly uncontrolled motions.

   Zucken

   • The fish twitched violently on the line.
   • The puppet's limbs twitched as the strings were pulled.
   • He twitched nervously in his seat during the interview.

   Synonymeconvulseflinchjerkjoltjumpquiverspasmstartwince

3. Toss or flip sharplyC1informal

   To throw or move something with a sharp motion so that it turns over in the air.

   Hochwerfen

   • She twitched the pancake in the pan to flip it.
   • He twitched the coin into the air with his thumb.
   • The chef twitched the omelette to turn it over.

   Synonymeflickflip

4. Squeeze tightlyB2informal

   To press or compress something firmly between the fingers.

   Zusammenpressen

   • She twitched his arm to get his attention.
   • He twitched the fabric between his fingers to test its texture.
   • The child twitched her mother's hand nervously.

5. Pull with a sudden motionB2informal

   To move or pull something quickly and sharply.

   Ruckartig ziehen

   • He twitched the curtain aside to look outside.
   • She twitched the rope to free it from the knot.
   • The magician twitched the cloth off the table.

   Synonymejerktugwrenchyank