Definition of "tickling" []

• Present participle of tickle. (verb)
• That tickles (adjective)
• Gargalesthesia (adjective)

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• "While some people suggest that the laughing associated with this tickling is a nervous response, there is also a theory that tickling is an integral part of social relationships."
• "It's been suggested that gargalesis tickling is a way for the touch of the parent to be associated with pleasure, developing a trust-bond "so that parents may touch a child, in an unpleasant way, should circumstances develop such as the need to treat a painful injury or prevent harm from danger.""
• "My dear Mazdee, I’m always happy to oblige someone, especially as nice as you in tickling your Ja Ja for something someone else has said."