ticklishness
- a word derived from ticklish.
Example Sentences
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But her team’s new findings suggest that the PAG, and specifically its lateral columns, is required for play and ticklishness.
From Scientific American • Jul. 28, 2023
One of the fascinating things about ticklishness is that it is so mood-dependent, Ishiyama says.
From Science Magazine • Nov. 10, 2016
If that's the case, then adult ticklishness might be the useless by-product of a trait that evolved for the benefit of infants.
From Slate • Mar. 12, 2010
"Such symptoms as pruritus and ticklishness need special study in this connection," says Dr. Libman.
From Time Magazine Archive
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There was no end to the ticklishness of their relation.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend