Twitchings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A series of involuntary muscle contractions that occur in rapid succession
2. Brief and sporadic movements, often characterized by a jerky or spasmodic nature, which can affect various muscles
3. Uncontrolled, small-scale motions or spasms that may arise due to neurological factors or fatigue

Etymology: "Twitchings" is the plural of "twitching", a noun for quick, involuntary muscle jerks. The plural simply pluralises the noun for repeated or multiple jerks, so a person describing several sudden spasms in a hand or eyelid would naturally use it.

Synonyms: spasms, jerks, tremors, convulsions, quivers