tickle

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 See also

[edit] English

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[edit] Pronunciation

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• Rhymes: -ɪkəl

[edit] Noun

tickle (plural tickles)

1. the act of tickling
2. a feeling resembling the result of tickling

   I have a persistent tickle in my throat

[edit] Verb

to tickle (third-person singular simple present tickles, present participle tickling, simple past and past participle tickled)

1. (transitive) to touch someone in a pleasant manner that causes itching and usually laughing.

   He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle.

2. (intransitive, of a body part) to feel like the body part in question is being tickled

   My nose is tickling, and I'm going to sneeze!

3. (transitive) appeal to someone's taste, curiosity, etc.
4. (transitive) to cause delight or amusement

   He was tickled to receive such a wonderful gift.

[edit] Derived terms

• tickle someone's fancy

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[edit] See also

• tickled pink
• ticklish