dindle Meaning & Definition
What Does Dindle Mean?
Dindle is used as a verb meaning To tingle, as from cold; quiver; thrill. It is also used to mean to shake; vibrate; tremor. As a noun, it means A tingle; a thrill.
Dindle at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Plural | dindles |
| Verb forms | dindles, dindling, dindled |
Dindle Definition (Verb)
- To tingle, as from cold; quiver; thrill
- to shake; vibrate; tremor
Dindle as a Noun
- A tingle; a thrill.
Synonyms of Dindle
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Dindle synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Dindle
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Dindle in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
dindle (third-person singular simple present dindles, present participle dindling, simple past and past participle dindled)
dindle (plural dindles)
Origin of Dindle
From Middle English dyndelen (“to tinkle; tingle; tremble”), perhaps equivalent to din + -le (frequentative suffix). Cognate with Scots dinnle (“to shake; tremble; to cause to shake or tremble”), Old Scots dyndill (“to cause to resound or vibrate”). Compare dandle, din.
Questions People Ask About Dindle
Is dindle a verb or a noun?
Dindle is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of dindle?
The plural of dindle is dindles.
What is the past tense of dindle?
The past tense of dindle is dindled. The present participle is dindling.