tinglehead

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Meaning · English

An enthusiast of ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response).

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Do you find whispering, crinkling paper, tapping fingernails or scratching soothing? If so, you may be a "tinglehead" — one of the growing number of folks who turn to YouTube videos to relax.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tinglehead” mean?

An enthusiast of ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response).

Is “tinglehead” formal or informal?

tinglehead is generally slang.