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tickling

/ˈtɪklɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.

Examples :

"My dad was tickling my little sister, and she was giggling a lot. "
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Related Words

Illustration stimulating

stimulating verb

/ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪ.tɪŋ/

To encourage into action.

"The teacher's interesting presentation stimulated the students to ask many questions. "

Illustration withdrawal

withdrawal noun

/wɪðˈdɹɔːəl/

Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.

"After saving diligently for a month, Sarah requested the withdrawal of her savings from the bank. "

Illustration amusement

amusement noun

/əˈmjuzmənt/

Entertainment.

"The school fair provided much amusement for the children. "

Illustration repeatedly

repeatedly adverb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/

Done several times or in repetition.

"He repeatedly violated the court order, and shall now be punished."

Illustration annoyance

annoyance noun

/əˈnɔɪəns/

That which annoys.

"The constant buzzing of the phone was a major annoyance. "

Illustration wonderful

wonderful adjective

/ˈwʌn.də.fl/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/

Tending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary.

"The sunset tonight was wonderful; its colors were so surprising and extraordinary. "

Illustration curiosity

curiosity noun

/ˌkjʊəɹɪˈɒsɪti/

(uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring.

"Her curiosity about the new math formula led her to ask many questions in class. "

Illustration titillation

titillation noun

/ˌtɪtɪˈleɪʃən/

A pleasurable or sexually exciting sensation.

"The suggestive magazine cover offered a moment of titillation to the bored student waiting for the bus. "

Illustration displeasure

displeasure noun

/dɪsˈplɛʒə/ /dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/

A feeling of being displeased with something or someone; dissatisfaction; disapproval.

"My mother expressed her displeasure with my poor grades. "

Illustration twitching

twitching noun

/ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/

The motion of something that twitches.

"Example Sentence: "The puppy's twitching in his sleep made us think he was dreaming of chasing squirrels." "

Illustration unexpectedly

unexpectedly adverb

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/

In an unexpected manner.

"The meeting ended unexpectedly early, leaving us with extra time before dinner. "

Illustration delicately

delicately adverb

/ˈdɛlɪkətli/

In a delicate manner; exquisitely.

"The gingerbread was delicately, if imprecisely, captured by the brushstrokes."