tickle

Definition

  • verb: to try to make (someone) laugh by lightly touching a very sensitive part of the body with your fingers, a feather, etc.
  • verb: to excite or stir up agreeably
  • synonyms: please, gratify, ticklish

Examples

  • Her little brother screamed with laughter as she 'tickled' him.

  • He gave her neck a 'tickle'. [=he tickled her neck]

  • The idea of going to the party 'tickled' her.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Put me out of my misery. It was just a joke. If I hear any more shit about aspirins... or one more of your fucking mood swings, I'm going to tickle you to death. Do you understand me? - Yes, ma'am. - Hey, come here. - Hello? - Come in. (..)
    1996 Foxfire