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.”

Synonyms

  • flicker
  • flutter
  • jerk
  • spasm

Antonyms

  • stability
  • steadiness