twinge
Pronunciation: (twinj), [key]
— n., v., twinged, twing•ing.
—n.
- a sudden, sharp pain: On damp days, he's often bothered by a twinge of rheumatism.
- a mental or emotional pang: a twinge of guilt; twinges of sorrow.
—v.t.
- to affect (the body or mind) with a sudden, sharp pain or pang.
- to pinch; tweak; twitch.
—v.i.
- to have or feel a sudden, sharp pain.
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