Phonetic Breakdown of "tickle"
Learn how to break down "tickle" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈtɪkl̩/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
T IH1 K AH0 L
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Definition of "tickle"
Pronunciation: /ˈtɪkl̩/
Noun
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The act of tickling.
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An itchy feeling resembling the result of tickling.Example: "I have a persistent tickle in my throat."
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A light tap of the ball.
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A narrow strait.
Verb
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To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.Example: "He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle."
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To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.Example: "A stranger tickled Nancy's tummy, causing her to scream in fear."
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(of a body part) To feel as if the body part in question is being tickled.Example: "My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!"
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To appeal to someone's taste, curiosity etc.
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To cause delight or amusement in.Example: "He was tickled to receive such a wonderful gift."
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To feel titillation.
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To catch fish in the hand (usually in rivers or smaller streams) by manually stimulating the fins.
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To be excited or heartened.
Adjective
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Changeable, capricious; insecure.