tickled

/T IH1 K AH0 L D/

verb

1
To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
“He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle.”
2
To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.
“A stranger tickled Nancy's tummy, causing her to scream in fear.”
3
(of a body part) To feel as if the body part in question is being tickled.
“My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!”
4
To appeal to someone's taste, curiosity etc.
5
To cause delight or amusement in.
“He was tickled to receive such a wonderful gift.”
6
To feel titillation.
7
To catch fish in the hand (usually in rivers or smaller streams) by manually stimulating the fins.
8
To be excited or heartened.

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