tickle

verb
UK: /ˈtɪkəl/
US: /ˈtɪkəl/

  1. To touch someone lightly in a way that causes pleasure and laughter.

    1. I will tickle you if you don't stop.
    2. The feather can tickle your skin very gently during this massage.

  2. To amuse or please someone.

    1. That funny movie will tickle you so much.
    2. Her witty comments tickle my sense of humor every single time.

  3. To feel a slight itching or tingling sensation.

    1. My nose began to tickle so I sneezed.
    2. A sudden draft can tickle the back of your neck sometimes.

Synonyms

tease delight itch tingle
tickle noun

  1. A sensation of being tickled.

    1. I felt a tickle on my foot in the night.
    2. The light touch caused a tickle that made her burst into laughter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tickle" in English means: To touch someone lightly in a way that causes pleasure and laughter., To amuse or please someone., To feel a slight itching or tingling sensation..

The phonetic transcription of "tickle" is /ˈtɪkəl/ in British English and /ˈtɪkəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tickle": tease, delight, itch, tingle.

Example usage of "tickle": "I will tickle you if you don't stop.". More examples on the page.