Pronunciation: /twɪtʃ/

Definitions of twitch

noun A sudden, sharp movement or jerk

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of twitch in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of twitch

past tense

twitched

plural

twitches

comparative

more twitchy

superlative

most twitchy

present tense

twitch

future tense

will twitch

perfect tense

have twitched

continuous tense

is twitching

singular

twitch

positive degree

twitchy

infinitive

to twitch

gerund

twitching

participle

twitched

Origin and Evolution of twitch

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'twitch' originated from the Old English word 'twiccian' which meant to pluck or pull quickly.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'twitch' evolved to also mean a sudden, sharp movement or jerk, especially a nervous one.