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ticklish in Dutch

ticklish in Dutch is kietelig, delicaat, netelig — ticklish means easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling.

ticklish in Dutch

kietelig
adj
Sensitive or susceptible to being tickled.
delicaat
adj
Touchy, sensitive, or delicate.
netelig
adj
Touchy, sensitive, or delicate.

What does "ticklish" mean?

  1. adj Easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling.
    "He's extremely ticklish under his arms."
  2. adj Requiring careful, delicate handling; touchy or tricky to deal with.
    "Negotiating the merger was a ticklish business for both companies."
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ticklish in a sentence

  • He's extremely ticklish under his arms.
  • She's so ticklish that she can't even fold laundry without giggling.
  • Negotiating the merger was a ticklish business for both companies.
  • It's a ticklish subject, so choose your words carefully.

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What is "ticklish" in Dutch?

"ticklish" in Dutch is kietelig, delicaat, netelig. ticklish means: Easily made to laugh or squirm when touched lightly; sensitive to tickling.

How do you use "ticklish" in a sentence?

Example: "He's extremely ticklish under his arms." In Dutch, "ticklish" is kietelig, delicaat, netelig.

Are there other ways to say "ticklish" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "ticklish": kietelig, delicaat, netelig.

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