Standard Lemma guide

tickling

adj · noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

That tickles

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a tickling sensation

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A sensation that tickles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • ticklings and muscular aches

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The act by which someone is tickled.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

verb

Meaning 4

present participle and gerund of tickle

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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5

adjective satellite

Meaning 5

exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tingling, titillating

Antonyms: none provided

6

noun

Meaning 6

the act of tickling

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tickle, titillation

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: touch, touching

History

Etymology

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