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tickle

UK
/ˈtɪk.əl/
US
/ˈtɪk.əl/

Translations

ticklenoun
tickles
pl
UK
/ˈtɪk.əl/
US
/ˈtɪk.əl/
The tickle on my feet made me laugh uncontrollably.
Щекотка на моих ногах заставила меня смеяться безудержно.
Additional translations
пощекотка
Synonyms
stimulation
tingle
touch
tickleverb
tickled
Past Simple
tickled
Past Participle
tickling
Gerund
UK
/ˈtɪk.əl/
US
/ˈtɪk.əl/
She tried to tickle her brother to make him laugh.
Она пыталась щекотать своего брата, чтобы рассмешить его.
Synonyms
tease
stimulate
amuse
delight
touch
excite
tickleadjective
more tickle
Comp.
most tickle
Super.
Used attributively to describe things associated with tickling (e.g., "tickle fight").

Definitions

ticklenoun
A light touch or prod that causes a tingling or itching sensation, often leading to laughter.
The tickle on her feet made her burst into giggles.
A sensation of mild discomfort or irritation, often in the throat.
He felt a tickle in his throat and knew he was about to cough.
A narrow channel of salt water, especially between islands or between an island and the mainland (chiefly Newfoundland English).
The small ferry crossed the tickle to reach the outport community.
tickleverb
To touch or stroke lightly with the fingers, a feather, etc., so as to excite a tingling or itching sensation in; to titillate.
She tried to tickle her brother's feet to make him laugh.
To excite or stir up agreeably; to please or amuse.
The comedian's jokes were designed to tickle the audience.
To have a tingling or itching sensation.
His throat began to tickle, signaling the start of a cold.
tickleadjective
Relating to or intended for tickling.
The kids started a spontaneous tickle fight on the couch.
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