Tickling
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:19 pts8 letters
Definition of Tickling
verb
- To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
"He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle."
- To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.
"A stranger tickled Nancy's tummy, causing her to scream in fear."
- (of a body part) To feel as if the body part in question is being tickled.
"My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!"
- To appeal to someone's taste, curiosity etc.
- To cause delight or amusement in.
"He was tickled to receive such a wonderful gift."
Anagrams of Tickling
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
t1
i1
c3
k5
l1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Tickling
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Tickling"
Tickling is a 8-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Tickling" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "tickling" is a high-scoring word.