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- [tik-ler]
- /ˈtɪk lər/
- /ˈtɪklə/
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- [tik-ler]
- /ˈtɪk lər/
Definitions of tickler word
- noun tickler a person or thing that tickles. 1
- noun tickler tickler file. 1
- noun tickler Accounting. a single-entry account arranged according to the due dates of obligations. 1
- noun tickler Electronics, Radio. tickler coil. 1
- noun tickler whip: for sexual pleasure 1
- noun tickler memorandum, reminder 1
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Origin of tickler
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; tickle + -er1
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Parts of speech for Tickler
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tickler popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
tickler usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tickler
noun tickler
- bolo — a large single-edged knife, originating in the Philippines
- cutlass — A cutlass is a short sword that used to be used by sailors.
- cutter — A cutter is a tool that you use for cutting through something.
- knife — an instrument for cutting, consisting essentially of a thin, sharp-edged, metal blade fitted with a handle.
- lancet — a small surgical instrument, usually sharp-pointed and two-edged, for making small incisions, opening abscesses, etc.
Top questions with tickler
- what is a tickler?
- what is a french tickler?
- what is a tickler file?
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