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Tickle

verb
/ˈtɪkəl/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The feather tickles when it touches your skin.

The father tickled his child until she laughed.

Example Expressions

tickle someone's fancy

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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