tickle

• Ein leichtes, oft angenehmes oder irritierendes Kitzeln auf der Haut oder die Handlung, die dieses Gefühl auslöst.

A noun referring to a light, often pleasurable or irritating sensation on the skin, or the act of producing such a sensation.

1. SensationA2formal

   A light, tingling feeling on the skin, often caused by gentle stroking or touching.

   Kitzeln

   • The tickle of a feather on her arm made her laugh.
   • He felt a tickle on his neck and brushed it away.
   • A tickle in my throat made me cough.

   Synonymeitchpricklepricklingtingletingling

2. Act of ticklingA2formal

   The action of lightly touching someone in a way that causes laughter or a tingling sensation.

   Kitzeln

   • She gave him a playful tickle under the chin.
   • A gentle tickle can be a fun way to interact with a baby.
   • He dodged her tickle and ran away laughing.

   Synonymeticklingtitillation

• Verb, das eine leichte Berührung an einer empfindlichen Körperstelle bezeichnet, die Lachen oder ein Kribbeln auslöst; außerdem im übertragenen Sinn: jemanden erfreuen, amüsieren oder angenehm erregen.

A verb used to describe the act of lightly touching a sensitive part of someone's body in a way that causes laughter or a tingling sensation, or to amuse or delight someone.

1. Lightly touch to cause laughterA2formal

   To touch a part of the body lightly in a way that causes a tingling sensation, often resulting in laughter or twitching.

   Kitzeln

   • The mother tickled her baby's feet to make him giggle.
   • He tickled his friend's ribs during the playful fight.
   • She laughed uncontrollably when he tickled her sides.

   Synonymetitillate

2. Cause a sudden intense feelingB2informal

   To provoke a sudden, often pleasurable, sensation or emotion, such as excitement or amusement.

   Ein plötzliches starkes Gefühl auslösen

   • The news tickled her curiosity about the ancient ruins.
   • His joke tickled everyone's sense of humor.
   • The mystery tickled his imagination.

   Synonymeamusedelightexcitestimulatethrilltitillate

3. Stroke lightlyB1formal

   To touch or stroke something gently, often with the fingertips.

   Kitzeln

   • She tickled the cat's chin, and it purred contentedly.
   • He tickled the surface of the water with his fingers.
   • The breeze tickled the leaves of the trees.

   Synonymebrushcaressgrazestroke