an act of tickling someone:Dad gave my chin a little tickle
a sensation like that of being lightly touched or prodded:I had a tickle between my shoulder blades
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1lightly touch or prod (a person or a part of the body) in a way that causes mild discomfort or itching and often laughter:I tickled him under the ears
[no object] (of a part of the body) have a sensation of mild irritation or discomfort:his throat had stopped tickling
catch (a trout) by lightly rubbing it so that it moves backwards into the hand:the skill of a poacher tickling a trout
2appeal to (someone’s taste, curiosity, etc.):here are a couple of anecdotes that might tickle your fancy
cause (someone) amusement or pleasure:he is tickled by the idea
be tickled pink (or to death)
informal be extremely amused or pleased:take her along—she’d be tickled pink
tickle the ivories
informal play the piano:the resident pianist will be tickling the ivories
