tickle
tickle is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, tickle is hyphenated as:
Definitions oftickle
- The act of tickling.
- An itchy feeling resembling the result of tickling.
Example: "I have a persistent tickle in my throat."
- A light tap of the ball.
- A narrow strait.
- To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
Example: "He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle."
- To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.
Example: "A stranger tickled Nancy's tummy, causing her to scream in fear."
- (of a body part) To feel as if the body part in question is being tickled.
Example: "My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!"
- To appeal to someone's taste, curiosity etc.
- To cause delight or amusement in.
Example: "He was tickled to receive such a wonderful gift."
- To feel titillation.
- To catch fish in the hand (usually in rivers or smaller streams) by manually stimulating the fins.
- To be excited or heartened.
- Changeable, capricious; insecure.
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