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TICKLING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Tickling.

Tickling - as a noun

The act of tickling

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tickletitillation

Tickling - as an adjective satellite

Exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tinglingtitillating

Tickling - as a verb

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.

To cause delight or amusement in.

Example: "He was tickled to receive such a wonderful gift."

To feel titillation.

To catch fish in the hand (usually in rivers or smaller streams) by manually stimulating the fins.

To be excited or heartened.

Tickling - as an adjective

That tickles

Example: "A tickling sensation"

Example Sentences

"She burst into uncontrollable laughter when he started tickling her."
"His tickling caused her to squirm and giggle."
"The children were having a tickling competition."
"The sensation of tickling can be both pleasurable and uncomfortable."
"There was a mischievous glint in his eyes as he prepared to do some tickling."
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Word Game Points

Is TICKLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tickling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TICKLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is TICKLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tickling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TICKLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is TICKLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tickling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TICKLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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