TICKLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TICKLE?

Need another word that means the same as “tickle”? Find 28 synonyms and 30 related words for “tickle” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Tickle” are: thrill, vibrate, titillate, vellicate, stroke, pet, chuck, stimulate, interest, appeal to, excite, arouse, captivate, amuse, entertain, divert, please, delight, gladden, cheer up, satisfy, gratify, tickling, titillation, light prod

Tickle as a Noun

Definitions of "Tickle" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “tickle” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking.
• A sensation like that of being lightly touched or prodded.
• An act of tickling someone.
• The act of tickling.

Synonyms of "Tickle" as a noun (6 Words)

chuck	A dismissal or rejection. He s still wondering why and how Mrs T got the chuck.
light prod	A visual warning signal.
pet	A fit of petulance or sulkiness especially at what is felt to be a slight. My pet hate is woodwork.
tickling	The act of tickling.
titillation	A tingling feeling of excitement (as from teasing or tickling. A literary form of popular entertainment and titillation.

Usage Examples of "Tickle" as a noun

• I had a tickle between my shoulder blades.
• Dad gave my chin a little tickle.

Tickle as a Verb

Definitions of "Tickle" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “tickle” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Touch with light finger movements.
• Catch (a trout) by lightly rubbing it so that it moves backwards into the hand.
• Cause (someone) amusement or pleasure.
• Touch or stroke lightly.
• (of a part of the body) have a sensation of mild irritation or discomfort.
• Touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.
• Appeal to (someone's taste, curiosity, etc.
• Feel sudden intense sensation or emotion.
• Lightly touch or prod (a person or a part of the body) in a way that causes mild discomfort or itching and often laughter.

Synonyms of "Tickle" as a verb (22 Words)

amuse	Cause (someone) to find something funny. The play amused the ladies.
appeal to	Challenge (a decision.
arouse	Excite or provoke (someone) to anger or strong emotions. An ability to influence the audience and to arouse the masses.
captivate	Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm. He was captivated by her beauty.
cheer up	Show approval or good wishes by shouting.
chuck	Pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin. Chucking money at the problem won t solve it.
delight	Take delight in. They delight in playing tricks.
divert	Draw (the attention) of someone from something. A scheme to divert water from the river to irrigate agricultural land.
entertain	Provide entertainment for. A private dining room where members could entertain groups of friends.
excite	Cause to be agitated excited or roused. Flying still excites me.
gladden	Make glad or happy. The high childish laugh was a sound that gladdened her heart.
gratify	Indulge or satisfy (a desire. Not all the sexual impulses can be gratified.
interest	Excite the curiosity of engage the interest of. I thought the book might interest Eliot.
pet	Engage in sexually stimulating caressing and touching. Couples necking and petting in cars.
please	Take only one’s own wishes into consideration in deciding how to act or proceed. He could do many things if he pleased.
satisfy	Fill satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction. Social services is trying to satisfy the needs of so many different groups.
stimulate	Stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of. Stimulate my appetite.
thrill	Cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input. The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies.
titillate	Lightly touch; tickle. The press are paid to titillate the public.
vellicate	Irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear. Smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth.
vibrate	Feel sudden intense sensation or emotion. The cabin started to vibrate.

Usage Examples of "Tickle" as a verb

• He is tickled by the idea.
• The skill of a poacher tickling a trout.
• Tickling the safe open took nearly ninety minutes.
• The grass tickled her calves.
• Here are a couple of anecdotes that might tickle your fancy.
• His throat had stopped tickling.
• I tickled him under the ears.

Associations of "Tickle" (30 Words)

amusement	A roundabout, game machine, etc. for providing entertainment at a fairground or resort. An evening s amusement.
buffoonery	Acting like a clown or buffoon. The film is full of wordplay and buffoonery.
comedy	The style or genre represented by comedy films plays and broadcast programmes. A comedy film.
droll	A jester or entertainer; a buffoon. His unique brand of droll self mockery.
entertaining	Agreeably diverting. An entertaining puppet show.
exciting	Stimulating interest and discussion. An exciting novel.
exhilaration	A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation. They felt the exhilaration of victory.
fun	A source of fun. She s full of fun.
funny	Used to emphasize that something is serious or should be taken seriously. Told the doctor about the funny sensations in her chest.
glad	Causing happiness. He will be glad to carry your bags.
hilarious	Boisterously merry. The meal was noisy and hilarious.
hilarity	Great merriment. By midnight the hilarity had increased.
humor	The trait of appreciating and being able to express the humorous. The humors are blood and phlegm and yellow and black bile.
humorous	Full of or characterized by humor. Humorous cartoons.
inspiring	Having the effect of inspiring someone. He was an inspiring teacher.
interesting	Arousing or holding the attention. It will be very interesting to see what they come up with.
itch	Have or perceive an itch. I m itching the air is so dry.
jest	An object of derision. Lowly virtue is the jest of fools.
jocose	Playful or humorous. A jocose allusion.
jocular	Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful. She sounded in a jocular mood.
jolly	Full of or showing high-spirited merriment- Wordsworth. They were trying to jolly her out of her torpor.
laugh	The sound of laughing. She decided to play along with him for a laugh.
laughing	Showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness. Laughing children.
repartee	Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies. Quick fire repartee.
slapstick	Characterized by horseplay and physical action. Slapstick style of humor.
stimulate	Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner. Stimulate my appetite.
stimulating	Encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm. A rich and stimulating working environment.
titillate	Excite pleasurably or erotically. The press are paid to titillate the public.
touchy	(of an issue or situation) requiring careful handling; delicate. She s a little touchy about her age.
witticism	A message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter. Maurice roared with laughter at his own witticisms.