tickled

tick·le

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tik-uh l]
- /ˈtɪk əl/
- /ˈtɪk.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tik-uh l]
- /ˈtɪk əl/

Definitions of tickled word

verb with object tickled to touch or stroke lightly with the fingers, a feather, etc., so as to excite a tingling or itching sensation in; titillate. 1
verb with object tickled to poke some sensitive part of the body so as to excite spasmodic laughter. 1
verb with object tickled to excite agreeably; gratify: to tickle someone's vanity. 1
verb with object tickled to excite amusement in: The clown's antics really tickled the kids. 1
verb with object tickled to get, move, etc., by or as by tickling: She tickled him into saying yes. 1
verb without object tickled to be affected with a tingling or itching sensation, as from light touches or strokes: I tickle all over. 1

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Origin of tickled

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English tikelen, frequentative of tick1 (in obsolete sense) to touch lightly

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Parts of speech for Tickled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Tickled

tickled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for tickled

adj tickled

chirpy — If you describe a person or their behaviour as chirpy, you mean they are very cheerful and lively.
glad — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
high as a kite — very drunk

adjective tickled

amused — If you are amused by something, it makes you want to laugh or smile.
entertained — Simple past tense and past participle of entertain.
euphoric — Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
jubilant — showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant: the cheers of the jubilant victors; the jubilant climax of his symphony.

verb tickled

apperceived — Simple past tense and past participle of apperceive.
chucked — Machinery. to hold or secure with a chuck.
itched — Simple past tense and past participle of itch.
mousetrapped — Simple past tense and past participle of mousetrap.

All 14 Synonyms of tickled