tickler

Meanings

• Noun

  A person or thing that amuses or entertains someone, especially by making them laugh.

  - "The clown at the party was a great tickler."
  - "My friend's funny stories are always a tickler."

• Noun

  A device used to test the sensitivity of a material or substance by applying a light or intermittent touch.

  - "The scientist used a tickler to test the elasticity of the rubber band."
  - "The tickler was used to determine the hardness of the stone."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

French tickler

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tickler
pricker , sticker , picker

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Tickler (en) : A person or thing that amuses or entertains.
   

2. Tickler (en) : A device used to test the sensitivity of a material or substance.
   

3. Tickler (en) : A person or thing that causes something to happen.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of tickler that leads to same result
tickler , ticklers

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Forms

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ticklers, tickling

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'a light tap' or 'a gentle touch'. The word comes from the Old English 'ticlan', meaning 'to touch lightly'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tickler' has been in use since the 15th century.

2. In the medical field, a 'tickler' is a device used to stimulate the urethra to induce urination.

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Related Concepts

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1. Amusement: The feeling of pleasure and enjoyment experienced when one is entertained or amused.

2. Entertainment: Any activity that provides enjoyment and holds the attention of an audience.

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Culture

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The term 'tickler' has been used in various forms of literature and art. For instance, in the novel 'Tristram Shandy' by Laurence Sterne, there is a character named Uncle Toby who is described as a 'tickler' due to his love for practical jokes and pranks.

How to Memorize "tickler"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making someone else laugh.
   - Visualize a device being used to test the sensitivity of a material.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tickler' with amusement or entertainment.
   - Associate the word 'tickler' with a light touch or gentle tap.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'tickler' starts with the letter 't', which sounds like 'tick' or 'touch'.

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