tickle
Pronunciation:
/ˈtɪkl̩/noun
Definitions
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.
verb
Definitions
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.
adjective
Definitions
Changeable, capricious; insecure.