Definition of tickle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
2a
: to excite or stir up agreeably : please
music … does more than tickle our sense of rhythm— Edward Sapir
b
: to provoke to laughter or merriment : amuse
were tickled by the clown's antics
3
: to touch or stir gently
a pianist tickling the ivories
1
: to have a tingling or prickling sensation
my back tickles
2
: to excite the surface nerves to prickle
tickle
nounDefinition of tickle (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of tickle was in the 14th century
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