English Explanatory Dictionary

ticklish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Sensitive or susceptible to being tickled.
  2. Touchy, sensitive, or delicate.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪk(ə)lɪʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ticklish.wav

Word forms

ticklish more ticklish most ticklish

Etymology

From tickle + -ish.

Derived words

ticklishly ticklishness
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