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to twitch
01
to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement
Intransitive
Example
His eye started to twitch involuntarily due to stress and fatigue.
As the baby slept, its tiny fingers would occasionally twitch.
The speaker 's leg twitched nervously as they faced the large audience.
02
to delicately and tightly pinch or adjust something between the fingers with small, quick movements
Transitive: to twitch sth
Example
Noticing a loose thread on her sweater, she gently twitched it between her fingers to remove it.
The tailor meticulously twitched the fabric along the seam to ensure a snug fit.
He nervously twitched the edge of the paper between his fingers during the meeting.
03
to cause something to make a sudden, brief, and involuntary movement
Transitive: to twitch sth
Example
The rabbit twitched its nose as it sniffed the air for potential danger.
Startled by the loud noise, the cat twitched its tail nervously.
An unexpected sound made the bird twitch its wings before taking flight.
04
to move or pull something with a quick and abrupt motion
Transitive: to twitch sth
Example
The mechanic twitched the lever to engage the emergency brake.
The technician twitched the cables to ensure a secure connection.
In an attempt to fix the stuck drawer, he twitched it with a quick motion.
Twitch
01
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
