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knismesis

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Light tickling often accompanied by an itching sensation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • 2017, Etymologist Susie Dent, appearing on "Would I Lie To You" Series 11, Episode 4, broadcast on 11 December 2017. "My dad once broke my leg during a particularly vigorous bout of gargalesis... or the light kind which is called knismesis."

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History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κνησμός (knēsmós, “itching”) + -esis.