tickle

noun

the act of tickling

a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking

verb

touch or stroke lightly

feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

Synonyms for tickle

titillatev titillationn thrilln ticklishnessn amusev teasev excitev stimulatev exhilaratev tantalizev

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