to tug or pull at with a quick, short movement; pluck

She twitched him by the sleeve.

to jerk rapidly

The rider twitched the reins a couple of times.

to move (a part of the body) with a sudden, jerking motion.

to pinch or pull at sharply and painfully; give a smarting pinch to; nip.

to move spasmodically or convulsively; jerk; jump.

to give a sharp, sudden pull; tug; pluck (usually fol. by at )

He constantly twitched at his collar.

to ache or hurt with a sharp, shooting pain; twinge

That back tooth twitches a bit.

a quick, jerky movement of the body or of some part of it.

involuntary, spasmodic movement of a muscle; tic

He gets a twitch in his left eye when he's nervous.

a short, sudden pull or tug; jerk.

a bodily or mental twinge, as of pain, conscience, etc.; pang.

a loop or noose placed over the muzzle of a horse and tightened by twisting a stick or handle to which it is attached, used as a restraining device during a painful operation.

verb

beat , blink , clasp , clutch , flutter , grab , grasp , grip , jerk , jiggle , jump , kick , lug , lurch , nip , pain , palpitate , pluck , pull , seize , shiver , shudder , snap , snatch , squirm , tic , tremble , tug , twinge , vellicate , yank , wrench , contraction , draw , pick , shake , spasm

noun

quake , quiver , shake , shiver , shudder , thrill , tic , lurch , snap , tug , wrench , yank