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Word: Tickle
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English (in the sense ‘be delighted or thrilled’): perhaps a frequentative of tick, or an alteration of Scots and dialect kittle ‘to tickle’ (compare with kittle)
ˈtɪkl
lightly touch or prod (a person or a part of the body) in a way that causes mild discomfort or itching and often laughter
Short Definition:lightly touch or prod person or part of body in way that causes mild discomfort
Examples:- I tickled him under the ears
appeal to (someone's taste, curiosity, etc.)
Short Definition:appeal to
Examples:- here are a couple of anecdotes that might tickle your fancy
Word: Tickle
Speech Type: Noun
ˈtɪkl
an act of tickling someone
Short Definition:act of tickling someone
Examples:- Dad gave my chin a little tickle
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