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tickling

/tɪklɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does tickling mean?

verb

The act of lightly touching or stroking someone's skin in a way that causes them to laugh or feel amused. Tickling can also refer to a feeling of amusement or pleasure.

Example

"The children laughed as their father tickled their bellies."

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