kittling

/K IH1 T L IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

    To tickle, to touch lightly.

verb
  1. 1

    To bring forth young, as a cat; to kitten; to litter.

noun
  1. 1

    Any young animal, especially a kitten; kit.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/kittle, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/kittling