Tickle: meaning, definitions and examples

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tickle

[ ˈtɪk.əl ]

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funny

To touch someone lightly with your fingers, making them laugh or feel uncomfortable.

Synonyms

amuse, giggle, tease, titter

Examples of usage

The children love to tickle each other during playtime.
She couldn't stop giggling as he tickled her side.

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funny

A sensation caused by tickling.

Synonyms

itch, prickle, tingle

Examples of usage

She burst into laughter at the tickle of his feather on her neck.
The tickle in his throat made him cough.

Translations

Translations of the word "tickle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fazer cócegas

🇮🇳 गुदगुदाना

🇩🇪 kitzeln

🇮🇩 menggelitik

🇺🇦 лоскотати

🇵🇱 łaskotać

🇯🇵 くすぐる (kusuguru)

🇫🇷 chatouiller

🇪🇸 hacer cosquillas

🇹🇷 gıdıklamak

🇰🇷 간지럽히다 (ganjireopida)

🇸🇦 دغدغة (daghdagha)

🇨🇿 lechtat

🇸🇰 šteklit

🇨🇳 挠痒 (náoyǎng)

🇸🇮 žgečkati

🇮🇸 kitla

🇰🇿 қышу

🇬🇪 მოკბეჩვა (mok'b'echva)

🇦🇿 qıdıqlamaq

🇲🇽 hacer cosquillas

Word origin

The word 'tickle' originated from the Middle English word 'ticklen', which is of Low German origin. The sense of 'amusingly provocative' was first recorded in the late 16th century. Tickling is a universal response among humans and some animals, often associated with laughter and positive emotions.

See also: tick, ticker, ticket, ticking.