tickle (n.)

  1. a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking

  2. the act of tickling

    [ Syn: tickling , titillation ]

    tickle (v.)

  1. touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

    [ Syn: titillate , vellicate ]

  2. feel sudden intense sensation or emotion; he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine

    [ Syn: thrill , vibrate ]

  3. touch or stroke lightly; The grass tickled her calves'

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