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Meaning of tickling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tickling

verb

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. (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!

  4. To appeal to someone's taste, curiosity etc.

noun

Definitions

  1. A sensation that tickles.

    Example: ticklings and muscular aches

adjective

Definitions

  1. That tickles

    Example: a tickling sensation