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tickled
We have found lemma(root) word of tickled : tickle.
Definitions
[ˈtɪkl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- lightly touch or prod (a person or a part of the body) in a way that causes mild discomfort or itching and often laughter
(e.g: I tickled him under the ears)
- appeal to (someone's taste, curiosity, etc.)
(e.g: here are a couple of anecdotes that might tickle your fancy)
Phrases:
- be tickled pink
- tickle the ivories
Origin
:
Middle English (in the sense ‘be delighted or thrilled’): perhaps a frequentative of tick, or an alteration of Scots and dialect kittle ‘to tickle’ (compare with kittle)
[ˈtɪkl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an act of tickling someone
(e.g: Dad gave my chin a little tickle)
Phrases:
- be tickled pink
- tickle the ivories
Origin
:
Middle English (in the sense ‘be delighted or thrilled’): perhaps a frequentative of tick, or an alteration of Scots and dialect kittle ‘to tickle’ (compare with kittle)
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