#1 tingle v. [prickle] cause a stinging or tingling sensation. wn #2 tingle n. [frisson, shiver, chill, quiver, shudder, thrill] an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him". wn #3 tingle n. [prickling, tingling] a somatic sensation as from many tiny prickles. wn