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squint - Look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light

George lost his glasses, so he had to squint to see anything clearly.

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tingle - A slight prickling or stinging sensation

The jolt of static electricity sent a tingle along Seth's arm that made his hair stand on end.

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clench - To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist.

After his injections, the tiny baby began to cry and clench his fists in pain and fear.

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doff - Remove (an item of clothing)

Rex would always doff his hat as a greeting to his friends whenever he saw them.

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shrug - To raise one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference

When Bruce's self-published book only sold 10 copies, he shrugged his shoulders and said, 'Mayber I'll do better with my next book.'

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quiver - To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion

When his mother removed his pacifier, the baby's lips began to quiver before he started to cry.

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whiff - A smell that is only smelled briefly or faintly

Ted caught a whiff of smoke from a nearby cigarette being lit.

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snooze - A short, light sleep, especially during the day

Lenny was angry that his quick snooze in bed was interrupted by his alarm clock.

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glutton - An excessively greedy eater

Danny was a glutton who spent all of his free time eating.

adjective

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pudgy - Slightly fat

Mark's dog Fido loved to eat, and as a result its body was a bit pudgy

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noggin - A person's head

The criminal hit Tintin on the noggin to knock him out before robbing him.

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twitch - A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement

There was a twitch in Sam's eye when a mosquito flew near it.