twitch

/twˈɪt‍ʃ/

/ˈtwɪtʃ/

to twitch

MAIN VERB

squeeze tightly between the fingers

synonyms : nip

make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

synonyms : jerk

move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

synonyms : jerk

move or pull with a sudden motion

toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

synonyms : flip

Twitch

a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition

synonyms : twitching

Examples

1. His head twitched oddly.

2. The leg twitched!

3. Your eyebrow twitched.

4. Her muscles twitch.