Tickle
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of tickling
(2) A cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking
verb
(3) Touch or stroke lightly
"The grass tickled her calves"
(4) Feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
"He was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine"
(5) Touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The act of tickling.
- A feeling resembling the result of tickling.
- I have a persistent tickle in my throat.
Verb
- To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes the recipient to feel a usually pleasant sensation of tingling or titillation.
- He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle.
- To feel as if the body part in question is being tickled.
- My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!
- To appeal to someone's taste, curiosity etc.
- To cause delight or amusement.
- He was tickled to receive such a wonderful gift.