Definition of Ticklish

1. Adjective. Difficult to handle; requiring great tact. "A touchy subject"

Exact synonyms: Delicate, Touchy
Similar to: Difficult, Hard

Definition of Ticklish

1. a. Sensible to slight touches; easily tickled; as, the sole of the foot is very ticklish; the hardened palm of the hand is not ticklish.

Definition of Ticklish

1. Adjective. Sensitive or susceptible to being tickled. ¹

2. Adjective. Touchy, sensitive, or delicate. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ticklish

1. sensitive to tickling [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ticklish

tickled
tickled pink
ticklenburg
ticklenburgs
tickleness
tickler coil
tickler file
ticklers
tickles
ticklier
tickliest
tickling
ticklingly
ticklings
ticklish (current term)
ticklishly
ticklishness
ticklishnesses
tickly
tickmark
tickmarks
ticks
ticks off
tickseed sunflower
tickseeds
ticktack
ticktacked
ticktacking

Literary usage of Ticklish

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Life of Charles Dickens by John Forster (1873)
"Sairey," was Mrs. Harris's reply, ' " you was born to be a blessing to your sex, and bring 'em ticklish ..."

2. Diaries and Correspondence of James Harris, First Earl of Malmesbury by James Harris Malmesbury (1844)
"I have a most ticklish game to play ; and although I do not despond, yet I see the great advantages my adversaries have over me. ..."

3. Letters and Other Writings of James Madison by James Madison (1865)
"Erskine is in a ticklish situation with his Government. I suspect he will not be able to defend himself against the charge of exceeding his instructions, ..."

4. Diaries and Correspondence of James Harris, First Earl of Malmesbury by James Harris Malmesbury (1844)
"I have a . most ticklish game to play; and although I do not despond, yet I see the great advantages my adversaries have over me. ..."

5. Two Years in the Jungle: The Experiences of a Hunter and Naturalist in India by William Temple Hornaday (1885)
"A ticklish Reptile.—Vocal Powers. As I look back upon it through the rose-tinted vista of memory, it really seems that I never in my life spent another ..."

Other Resources:

Search for Ticklish on Dictionary.com!Search for Ticklish on Thesaurus.com!Search for Ticklish on Google!Search for Ticklish on Wikipedia!

Search