tickler file

tick·ler fi·lé

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Definition of tickler file words

noun tickler file a file consisting of memoranda, notices, electronic signals, or the like that serves to remind the user of matters that must be attended to. 1

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1795-1805

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exclamation

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