Meaning of the word twitch in English

What does twitch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

twitch

US /twɪtʃ/
UK /twɪtʃ/
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Verb

to give a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement

Example:
Her eyelid began to twitch because of stress.
The dog's nose twitched as it smelled the food.

Noun

a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement

Example:
He had a nervous twitch in his left hand.
A slight twitch of the lips was the only sign of his anger.

Trademark

a popular video live streaming service that focuses on video game live streaming

Example:
He streams his gameplay on Twitch every night.
Many creators have built large communities on Twitch.