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Tickle

ˈtɪkl

Tickle definitions
verb
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  1. lightly touch or prod (a person or a part of the body) in a way that causes mild discomfort or itching and often laughter

    "I tickled him under the ears"

    stroke pet lightly touch lightly prod chuck
    • (of a part of the body) have a sensation of mild irritation or discomfort

      "his throat had stopped tickling"

    • touch with light finger movements

      "tickling the safe open took nearly ninety minutes"

    • catch (a trout) by lightly rubbing it so that it moves backwards into the hand

      "the skill of a poacher tickling a trout"

  2. appeal to (someone's taste, curiosity, etc.)

    "here are a couple of anecdotes that might tickle your fancy"

    • cause (someone) amusement or pleasure

      "he is tickled by the idea"

noun
tickle
  1. an act of tickling someone

    "Dad gave my chin a little tickle"

    stroke pet light prod chuck
    • a sensation like that of being lightly touched or prodded

      "I had a tickle between my shoulder blades"