How Do You Spell TWITCH?

Pronunciation: [twˈɪt͡ʃ] (IPA)

The word "twitch" is spelled with the letters T-W-I-T-C-H, representing the sounds /t/ /w/ /ɪ/ /tʃ/. The first sound, /t/, is produced by placing the tip of the tongue against the front teeth and releasing a short burst of air. The second sound, /w/, is made by rounding the lips and creating a voiced bilabial glide. The third sound, /ɪ/, is a short, lax vowel produced by raising the tongue slightly towards the front of the mouth. Finally, the sound /tʃ/ is a voiceless palato-alveolar affricate produced by combining a /t/ sound with a /ʃ/ ("sh") sound.

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TWITCH Meaning and Definition

  1. Twitch, as a verb, is defined as a sudden, quick, and involuntary movement or contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. This movement is often characterized by short, intermittent jerks or spasms, typically occurring as a result of a nervous or reflexive reaction. Twitches can happen in various parts of the body, including the face, eyes, fingers, or limbs, and can be visible or only felt by the individual experiencing them.

    As a noun, twitch refers to the act or instance of twitching, or the specific movement or spasm itself. In addition to its medical connotation, the term is also used in a broader sense to describe rapid or abrupt movements. For example, in the context of livestreaming or online gaming, a twitch commonly refers to a brief, sudden movement of the character or the player's avatar in the virtual world.

    Furthermore, "twitch" can also refer to a popular streaming platform called Twitch, which focuses primarily on live streaming video games, e-sports, and other related content. It allows users to broadcast and watch streams, chat with other viewers, and interact with streamers in real-time, making it a significant platform for the gaming community and beyond.

    Overall, twitch encompasses both involuntary physical movements and the digital realm of streaming, with its meanings ranging from medical contexts to more contemporary internet subcultures.

  2. 1. To jerk spasmodically. 2. A momentary spasmodic contraction of a muscle-fiber.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • To pull with a sudden jerk; to snatch.
    • A pull with a sudden jerk; a spasmodic contraction of the muscles, of extremely short duration.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TWITCH

The word "twitch" is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "twicchen", which is derived from the Old English word "twiccian". This Old English root can be further traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*twikkōną". The original meaning of "twicchen" was "to pluck or tweak sharply", especially in reference to pain or a sudden spasm. Over time, the word evolved to include the concept of a sudden, jerky movement or a quick, involuntary contraction of a muscle, which is the modern sense of "twitch".

Plural form of TWITCH is TWITCHES

Conjugate verb Twitch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have twitched
you would have twitched
he/she/it would have twitched
we would have twitched
they would have twitched
I would have twitch
you would have twitch
he/she/it would have twitch
we would have twitch
they would have twitch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been twitching
you would have been twitching
he/she/it would have been twitching
we would have been twitching
they would have been twitching

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would twitch
you would twitch
he/she/it would twitch
we would twitch
they would twitch

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be twitching
you would be twitching
he/she/it would be twitching
we would be twitching
they would be twitching

FUTURE

I will twitch
you will twitch
he/she/it will twitch
we will twitch
they will twitch

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be twitching
you will be twitching
he/she/it will be twitching
we will be twitching
they will be twitching

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have twitched
you will have twitched
he/she/it will have twitched
we will have twitched
they will have twitched

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been twitching
you will have been twitching
he/she/it will have been twitching
we will have been twitching
they will have been twitching

IMPERATIVE

you twitch
we let´s twitch

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to twitch

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was twitching
you were twitching
he/she/it was twitching
we were twitching
they were twitching

PAST PARTICIPLE

twitched

PAST PERFECT

I had twitched
you had twitched
he/she/it had twitched
we had twitched
they had twitched

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been twitching
you had been twitching
he/she/it had been twitching
we had been twitching
they had been twitching

PRESENT

I twitch
you twitch
he/she/it twitches
we twitch
they twitch

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am twitching
you are twitching
he/she/it is twitching
we are twitching
they are twitching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

twitching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have twitched
you have twitched
he/she/it has twitched
we have twitched
they have twitched

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been twitching
you have been twitching
he/she/it has been twitching
we have been twitching
they have been twitching

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it twitch

SIMPLE PAST

I twitched
you twitched
he/she/it twitched
we twitched
they twitched

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