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tickling

The correct spelling is tickling.

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verb

Say it like: Tik-lin-g

The correct spelling is tickling. To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching. For example: "He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle."

Usage Examples

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

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

My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!

Meanings

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.

noun

  1. 1.A sensation that tickles.

adjective

  1. 1.That tickles

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