Tickle Meaning in English
word
/ˈtɪkəɫ/
TI-kuhl
/tˈɪkəl/
TI-kuhl
Definition
To touch someone lightly so that they laugh or feel a funny, pleasant sensation; it can also mean to cause a slight, itchy feeling on the skin.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for playful touch, especially between children or in families. The verb can describe both causing laughter ('tickle someone') and a sensation ('it tickles'). Can also be used figuratively ('tickle my fancy'). Not typically formal.
Spanish: hacer cosquillas - cosquillearPortuguese (BR): fazer cócegas - coçarPortuguese (PT): fazer cócegas - coçarChinese (Simplified): 挠痒痒 - 使发痒Chinese (Traditional): 搔癢癢 - 使發癢Hindi: गुदगुदी करनाArabic: دغدغةBengali: গুদগুদ করা - খামচানো (হালকা স্পর্শে হাসানো)Russian: щекотатьJapanese: くすぐるVietnamese: cùKorean: 간지럽히다Turkish: gıdıklamakUrdu: گدگداناIndonesian: menggelitik
Example Sentences
He likes to tickle his baby to make her laugh.
basic
Sometimes my nose tickles and I sneeze.
natural
The idea of winning the prize really tickles me.
natural
Don't tickle me, I can't stop laughing!
basic
The wool sweater tickles my neck.
basic
That feather really tickles—please stop!
natural