Tickling: meaning, definitions and examples

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tickling

[ ˈtɪklɪŋ ]

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funny

The act of lightly touching someone's skin to cause laughter or twitching movements.

Synonyms

giggling, tickle, twitching

Examples of usage

She couldn't stop giggling from the tickling.
Tickling is a common form of playful interaction between friends and family.

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sensation

A tingling sensation caused by light touches on the skin.

Synonyms

itching, prickling, tingling

Examples of usage

The tickling feeling on my arm made me shiver.
The tickling sensation was both pleasurable and uncomfortable.

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action

To touch or prod a part of the body lightly, causing laughter or twitching.

Synonyms

prod, tease, tickle

Examples of usage

Stop tickling me, it's too much!
She enjoys tickling her younger siblings to make them laugh.

Translations

Translations of the word "tickling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cócegas

🇮🇳 गुदगुदी

🇩🇪 Kitzeln

🇮🇩 menggelitik

🇺🇦 лоскотання

🇵🇱 łaskotanie

🇯🇵 くすぐり

🇫🇷 chatouillement

🇪🇸 cosquillas

🇹🇷 gıdıklama

🇰🇷 간지럼

🇸🇦 دغدغة

🇨🇿 lechtání

🇸🇰 šteklivost

🇨🇳 挠痒

🇸🇮 žgečkanje

🇮🇸 kitl

🇰🇿 қышыту

🇬🇪 ღუტუნი

🇦🇿 qıdıqlama

🇲🇽 cosquillas

Word origin

The word 'tickling' originated from the Middle English word 'tekelinge', which is related to the Old English word 'ticelian' meaning 'to touch lightly'. Tickling has been recognized as a form of social bonding and playful interaction across various cultures throughout history.