tickler
One who ticklesOne who tickles.
» I'm having a great time, but could you use a feather tickler?
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10 sensesOne who tickles.
(informal)A person who or thing which amuses or excites.
A reminder.
Put it in the tickler file for next week.
A latex condom that has additional protrusions, for enhancing the sexual pleasure of the user.
(dated, informal)Something puzzling or difficult; a conundrum.
(US)A tickler file, file cabinet, or similar containing memoranda of deadlines arranged in date order.
(UK, dated)A prong used by coopers to extract bungs from casks.
(dated)A dram of spirits.
(slang)Something puzzling; a poser.
(Philippines)A small notebook that fits the pocket or pocket notebook.
- a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done
Examples
2 sentencesI'm having a great time, but could you use a feather tickler?
Tell me some rib-ticklers.
deLass mal ein paar Brüller vom Stapel! — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Origin
From tickle + -er.From tickle + -er.
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Forms
plural: ticklersSynonyms
2 synonyms- a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done:tickler file
Word family
8 related wordsSee also
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