tickling

/ˈtɪkəlɪŋ/
/ˈtɪkəlɪŋ/
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Other forms: ticklings; ticklingly

Definitions of tickling
  1. noun
    the act of tickling
    synonyms: tickle, titillation
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    type of:
    touch, touching
    the act of putting two things together with no space between them
  2. adjective
    exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
    synonyms: tingling, titillating
    exciting
    creating or arousing excitement
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