tickling
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for tickling, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of touching someone lightly to make them laugh or squirm, or a sensation similar to this.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Frequently asked questions
What does “tickling” mean?
The word “tickling” means the act of touching someone lightly to make them laugh or squirm, or a sensation similar to this. In plain terms, the action of tickling, or the itchy, twitchy feeling it produces.
How do you use “tickling” in a sentence?
Here is “tickling” used in a sentence: “A tickling in her nose warned her a sneeze was coming.”
What part of speech is “tickling”?
“Tickling” is a noun.