/twinj/ , n. , v. , twinged, twinging .
n.
1. a sudden, sharp pain: On damp days, he's often bothered by a twinge of rheumatism.
2. a mental or emotional pang: a twinge of guilt; twinges of sorrow.
v.t.
3. to affect (the body or mind) with a sudden, sharp pain or pang.
4. to pinch; tweak; twitch.
v.i.
5. to have or feel a sudden, sharp pain.
[ bef. 1000; ME twengen to pinch, OE twengan ]
Syn. 1. spasm, cramp, pang, stab.