😂tickle

verb/noun
/ˈtɪk.əl/

Meaning

To touch lightly in a way that causes laughter; a tingling sensation.
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please

Example Sentences

The father tickled his child until she laughed.

The feather tickles when it touches your skin.

Example Expressions

tickle someone's fancy

Synonyms

amuse, delight, stimulate, tease, entertain, please, touch
Entry 1
amuse, delight, stimulate, tease, entertain
Entry 2
amuse, delight, please, touch

Antonyms

bore, tire, annoy, irritate, displease, hurt
Entry 1
bore, tire, annoy
Entry 2
irritate, annoy, displease, hurt

Collocations

tickle to death, tickle the senses, tickle someone's fancy, tickle gently, tickle fight, tickle someone, tickle pink
Entry 1
tickle to death, tickle the senses, tickle someone's fancy
Entry 2
tickle gently, tickle fight, tickle someone, tickle pink

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