What is the meaning of twinge?

noun

• A sudden sharp feeling.
  • usage: "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience"
  • synonyms: pang, stab
• A sharp stab of pain.

verb

• Cause a stinging pain.
  • usage: "The needle pricked his skin"
  • synonyms: prick, sting
• Feel a sudden sharp, local pain.
• Squeeze tightly between the fingers.
  • usage: "He pinched her behind"; "She squeezed the bottle"
  • synonyms: pinch, squeeze, tweet, nip, twitch