How to Pronounce "tickle pink"
expression
ˈtɪkəɫ/ /ˈpɪŋk
TIK-uhl pink
tˈɪkəl/ /pˈɪŋk
TIK-uhl pink
Definition
To make someone extremely happy or thoroughly delighted, often as a pleasant surprise.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɪkəɫ/ /ˈpɪŋk
British English
tˈɪkəl/ /pˈɪŋk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TIK-uhl pink
UK
TIK-uhl pink
Listen in Context
I was tickled pink by your thoughtful gift.
She was tickled pink when she got the good news.
The children were tickled pink to see the balloons.
I'm absolutely tickled pink that you remembered my birthday!