tickle

/tˈɪkəl/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking
2. the act of tickling

verb

1. touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
2. feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
   “he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine”
3. touch or stroke lightly
   “The grass tickled her calves”

Synonyms for tickle

• tickling
• titillation
• titillate
• vellicate
• thrill
• vibrate

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