ticklish
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Adj — Easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling.
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Etymology
From "tickle" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ish."
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What does “ticklish” mean?
The word “ticklish” means easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling. In plain terms, sensitive to being tickled, or (for situations) delicate and requiring careful handling.
How do you pronounce “ticklish”?
“Ticklish” is pronounced TIHK-lihsh (/ˈtɪk(ə)lɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ticklish” in a sentence?
Here is “ticklish” used in a sentence: “He's extremely ticklish under his arms.”
What part of speech is “ticklish”?
“Ticklish” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “ticklish” have?
“Ticklish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling.