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

  • (..) Will it help me breath, too? Maybe. Do you want to try it? Okay- Come here. There ya go. It tickles! Wow, yeah, that's something. I think I'm breathing better. I would love to give it to you, but I kind of could use the help. (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars