twinge twinge /ˈtwɪndʒ/

noun

1. () A sudden sharp feeling  ( stab , pang , twinge )
   a sudden sharp feeling
    Pangs of regret
   pangs of regret
    She felt a stab of excitement
   she felt a stab of excitement
    Twinges of conscience
   twinges of conscience
   
2. A sharp stab of pain  ( twinge )
   a sharp stab of pain
   

verb

1. Squeeze tightly between the fingers  ( squeeze , tweet , twinge , nip , pinch , twitch )
   squeeze tightly between the fingers
    He pinched her behind
   He pinched her behind
    She squeezed the bottle
   She squeezed the bottle
   
2. Feel a sudden sharp, local pain  ( twinge )
   feel a sudden sharp, local pain
   
3. Cause a stinging pain  ( sting , twinge , prick )
   cause a stinging pain
    The needle pricked his skin
   The needle pricked his skin