tic

• Существительное, обозначающее внезапное, повторяющееся, непроизвольное движение или звук, часто локализованное, например, подёргивание лица.

A noun referring to a sudden, repetitive, involuntary movement or sound, often localized, such as a twitching of the face.

1. Involuntary muscle twitchB2formalmedical

   A sudden, repetitive, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization involving discrete muscle groups, often a habitual twitching especially in the face.

   Нервный тик

   • He developed a nervous tic in his left eye.
   • The doctor explained that stress can worsen a tic.
   • She tried to suppress the tic during the interview.

   Синонимыjerkspasmtwitch