Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that causes a feeling of fear or nervousness, especially a person who is associated with something frightening or unpleasant.

“The creepy old mansion was a tingler for the kids on the tour.”

2. noun

a person who makes people feel nervous or uncomfortable, especially because of their strange or frightening behavior.

“He’s a bit of a tingler, always walking around in the dark with a flashlight.”