Tickling

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Tickling

verb

  1. 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."

  2. 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."

  3. (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!"

  4. To appeal to someone's taste, curiosity etc.
  5. To cause delight or amusement in.

    "He was tickled to receive such a wonderful gift."

noun

  1. A sensation that tickles.

    "ticklings and muscular aches"

adjective

  1. That tickles

    "a tickling sensation"

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

kittle