TICKLE
/ˈtɪkl̩/
12
Scrabble
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WWF
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Definition
/ˈtɪkl̩/
noun
- The act of tickling.
- An itchy feeling resembling the result of tickling.“I have a persistent tickle in my throat.”
- A light tap of the ball.
- A narrow strait.
verb
- To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.“He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle.”
- To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.“A stranger tickled Nancy's tummy, causing her to scream in fear.”
- (of a body part) To feel as if the body part in question is being tickled.“My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!”
- To appeal to someone's taste, curiosity etc.
- To cause delight or amusement in.“He was tickled to receive such a wonderful gift.”
adjective
- Changeable, capricious; insecure.
Source: Wiktionary
