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tickled

[ˈtɪkəld]

tickled Definition

  • 1to touch someone lightly with your fingers or an object, making them slightly uncomfortable and often making them laugh
  • 2to please or amuse someone

Using tickled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tickled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The baby giggled when I tickled her feet.

  • Example

    She was tickled by his joke.

  • Example

    I was tickled pink to receive the award.

  • Example

    The idea of going on a trip tickled her fancy.

tickled Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for tickled

Phrases with tickled

  • extremely pleased or delighted

    Example

    She was tickled pink to receive the promotion.

  • very pleased or amused

    Example

    He was tickled to death by her reaction.

  • tickled someone's fancy

    to appeal to someone's interests or desires

    Example

    The idea of starting a new business tickled his fancy.

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Summary: tickled in Brief

The verb 'tickled' [ˈtɪkəld] has two main meanings. The first is to touch someone lightly with your fingers or an object, making them slightly uncomfortable and often making them laugh. The second is to please or amuse someone. It is often used in phrases like 'tickled pink,' meaning extremely pleased or delighted, and 'tickled to death,' meaning very pleased or amused.