tickled

verb

1. 1

   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.”

2. 2

   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.”

3. 3

   (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!”

4. 4

   To appeal to someone's taste, curiosity etc.

5. 5

   To cause delight or amusement in.

   “He was tickled to receive such a wonderful gift.”

6. 6

   To feel titillation.

7. 7

   To catch fish in the hand (usually in rivers or smaller streams) by manually stimulating the fins.

8. 8

   To be excited or heartened.