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tickle


Definition: Meaning of, tickle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtɪk(ə)l /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
tickle tickled tickled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
tickling tickles
  1. [transitive] to move your fingers gently over someone's body in order to make them laugh
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  2. [intransitive and transitive] if something touching your body tickles you, it makes you want to rub your body because it is slightly uncomfortable
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  3. [transitive] if a situation, remark etc tickles you, it amuses or pleases you
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  4. tickle somebody's fancy informal if something tickles your fancy, you want to have it or to try doing it
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  1. a feeling in your throat that makes you want to cough
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  2. give somebody a tickle to move your fingers gently over someone's body in order to make them laugh
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