pinsandneedles
nounUK /ˌpɪnz ən ˈniːdlz/
US /ˌpɪnz ən ˈniːdəlz/
A funny tingling feeling in your skin, like tiny bugs are dancing on it.
After sitting on my foot for a long time, I got pins and needles in my toes.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A state of anxious suspense or nervous excitement.
We were on pins and needles waiting for the exam results.
3. A sharp, prickly sensation caused by a limb falling asleep.
She shook her hand to get rid of the pins and needles.
4. A feeling of unease or anticipation about something uncertain.
He was on pins and needles before his first stage performance.