Tickle
/ˈtɪkl̩/
noun
The act of tickling.
An itchy feeling resembling the result of tickling.
“I have a persistent tickle in my throat.”
A light tap of the ball.
verb
To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter, pleasure and twitching.
“He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle.”
To unexpectedly touch or stroke delicately in a manner which causes displeasure or withdrawal.
“A stranger tickled Nancy's tummy, causing her to scream in fear.”
(of a body part) To feel as if the body part in question is being tickled.
“My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!”
Synonyms: kittle
adjective
Changeable, capricious; insecure.