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twitch
Definitions
(2)
1
A
sudden
,
quick
movement
or
pull
,
often
involuntary
,
like
a
muscle
spasm
.
I
felt
a
twitch
in
my
eye
after
staring
at
the
screen
for
too
long
.
The
horse
gave
a
twitch
of
its
ear
when
it
heard
the
noise
.
She
noticed
a
twitch
in
his
hand
as
he
tried
to
remain
calm
.
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2
To
give
a
short
,
sudden
pull
or
jerk
.
He
twitched
the
rope
to
get
the
dog's
attention
.
She
twitched
the
curtain
aside
to
see
who
was
outside
.
The
fisherman
twitched
the
line
to
mimic
the
movement
of
a
fish
.
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Word Origin
Language
Middle English
Original word
twicchen
Originally meant
to pluck or pull suddenly
Background
The word 'twitch' comes from Middle English 'twicchen', which meant to pluck or pull suddenly. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe quick, sudden movements.