Phrase guide

tickle pink

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To thoroughly delight or amuse; to elate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

Examples

  • It tickles me pink that they chose me for the award.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

fill with sublime emotion

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies
  • He was inebriated by his phenomenal success

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: exhilarate, inebriate, thrill, exalt, beatify

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: elate, lift up, uplift, pick up, intoxicate

History

Etymology

From tickle and pink.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: ravi — thoroughly delight
  • French: enchanter — thoroughly delight
  • French: ravir — thoroughly delight
  • Galician: encantar — thoroughly delight