Pronunciation: /twɪtʃ/
noun A sudden, sharp movement or jerk
A1 My eye started to twitch uncontrollably.
A2 The cat's tail twitched nervously as it watched the bird outside.
B1 He felt a slight twitch in his leg muscles after running for so long.
B2 The twitch of his lips indicated that he was trying to suppress a smile.
C1 The twitch of the conductor's baton signaled the start of the symphony.
C2 She couldn't help but notice the subtle twitch of his fingers as he played the piano.
verb To make a sudden, quick movement
A1 The cat twitched its tail when it saw a mouse.
A2 She twitched nervously as she waited for the exam results.
B1 The athlete's leg twitched with anticipation before the race.
B2 His eye twitched involuntarily as he tried to hold back tears.
C1 The detective's lip twitched in a subtle sign of amusement during the interrogation.
C2 Her fingers twitched with excitement as she prepared to unveil her latest masterpiece.
formal The doctor noticed a twitch in the patient's eye, indicating a possible neurological issue.
informal I can't stop my leg from twitching during this boring meeting.
slang She's always on Twitch, watching her favorite gamers stream live.
figurative The sudden twitch of his smile hinted at a hidden emotion.
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