tickles

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tickle

A tickle is a funny feeling that makes you want to laugh and squirm at the same time.

When people say "I'm tickling your feet," they usually mean they're lightly touching or poking certain areas with their fingers, making it hard for you not to giggle. This can be done in play, like when friends are joking around, or even by family members during a game of tag or hide-and-seek. Some people might use the word "tickled" as a verb too - for instance, saying "I was tickled pink when I got those tickets," meaning they were extremely happy about something that happened to them. But in general, if someone says "stop tickling me!" you know what's going on!

Definitions

noun

The act of tickling.
An itchy feeling resembling the result of tickling.
Example: I have a persistent tickle in my throat.
A light tap of the ball.
A narrow strait.

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verb

To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
Example: He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle.
To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.
Example: 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.
Example: My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!
To appeal to someone's taste, curiosity etc.
To cause delight or amusement in.
Example: He was tickled to receive such a wonderful gift.
To feel titillation.
To catch fish in the hand (usually in rivers or smaller streams) by manually stimulating the fins.
To be excited or heartened.

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kittle

Real examples of "tickles" in context

Tom Holland Surprises Chris Pratt

Interview

So, if I can make him laugh, it tickles me to no end.

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tickles

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Real examples of "tickles" in context

Tom Holland Surprises Chris Pratt

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