Pronunciation: /ˈtɪklɪʃ/
adjective describing a sensation that causes a person to feel a tickling or tingling feeling
A1 I am very ticklish on my feet.
A2 She giggles uncontrollably when someone tickles her, she is very ticklish.
B1 He avoids getting massages because he is extremely ticklish.
B2 The comedian's jokes were so funny that even the most ticklish audience members couldn't help but laugh.
C1 Despite being ticklish, she managed to stay composed during the tickle challenge.
C2 The expert masseuse knew exactly how to work around his ticklish spots to provide a relaxing experience.
adverb in a manner that causes a tickling or tingling sensation
A1 She giggled because she was ticklish.
A2 He squirmed in his seat as the feather tickled him ticklishly.
B1 The child's feet were extremely ticklish, making it difficult for the parent to put on their socks.
B2 The comedian's joke was so funny that the audience was left in a ticklish state of laughter.
C1 The expert masseuse knew exactly how to find the most ticklish spots on her client's body.
C2 The sensation of the velvet fabric against her skin was both luxurious and ticklish.
formal The young child giggled uncontrollably as the doctor examined his ticklish spots.
informal I can't stand being tickled - I'm so ticklish!
slang She's super ticklish, so be careful not to tickle her.
figurative His argument was so weak that it was like tickling a ticklish person - it had no effect.
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