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Definition of ticklishness

ticklishness

/ˈtɪk.lɪʃ.nəs/
tick · lish · ness
Adverb:ticklishly
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Adjective:ticklish
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ticklishness Lexical Profile

ticklishness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being sensitive to tickling.

Example

"The baby's extreme ticklishness made changing his socks a giggling challenge."

2

The quality of a situation, problem, or topic being awkward, delicate, or requiring careful handling.

Example

"Aware of the ticklishness of the border dispute, the diplomat chose her words with great care."

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• Nearby Words

tickle
tickler
ticklish
ticklishness
tickly
tickseed
ticktock

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ticklishness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ticklishness
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