ticklish
adjective
sensitive to tickling.
ticklishness
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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
Silk is a facile conductor of electricity, and Persis was not divine enough to be above ticklishness.
From What Will People Say? A novel by Rupert Hughes
