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tickle

The correct spelling is tickle.

How to pronounce tickle

/ˈtɪkl̩/
noun

IPA: /ˈtɪkl̩/

Say it like: Tik-le

The correct spelling is tickle. The act of tickling. For example: "I have a persistent tickle in my throat."

Usage Examples

I have a persistent tickle in my throat.

He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle.

A stranger tickled Nancy's tummy, causing her to scream in fear.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of tickling.
  2. 2.An itchy feeling resembling the result of tickling.
  3. 3.A light tap of the ball.
  4. 4.A narrow strait.

verb

  1. 1.To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
  2. 2.To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.
  3. 3.(of a body part) To feel as if the body part in question is being tickled.
  4. 4.To appeal to someone's taste, curiosity etc.
  5. 5.To cause delight or amusement in.

adjective

  1. 1.Changeable, capricious; insecure.

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