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n. - A cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking; v. - Touch or stroke lightly; Feel sudden intense sensation or emotion;

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  • The word "tickle" comes from the Middle English tickelen, which it's believed came from ticken, to touch lightly.
  • Check below and see if any of the week's new titles tickle your fancy.
  • Both times the infection started with a little 'tickle' in my skin.
  • I've still got a 'tickle' and I'm not going to sleep well again tonight.
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