twitch
ˈtwɪtʃ
Definitions
1. noun
a sudden, involuntary movement of a part of the body, especially of the face or eyes.
“She tried to hide her twitch but everyone noticed it.”
2. verb
to move suddenly and involuntarily, typically in a small or rapid movement.
“The muscle twitched as she fell asleep.”
3. verb
to move or jerk suddenly in a specified way, especially in response to a stimulus.
“The string twitched when the musician plucked it.”
4. noun
a sudden and small movement of the muscles, especially in the face or eyes, caused by a nervous or emotional response.
“His twitch was a sign of nervousness before the interview.”
5. verb
to jerk or move suddenly, especially in response to a stimulus.
“The plant twitched in response to the sunlight.”
6. noun
an online community or a live stream where people engage in video game-related activities, especially multiplayer games.
“He spent most of his evening in a twitch session with friends.”