ticklish
11ticklish — ticklishly, adv. ticklishness, n. /tik lish/, adj. 1. sensitive to tickling. 2. requiring careful or delicate handling or action; difficult or risky; dicey: a ticklish situation. 3. extremely sensitive; touchy: He is ticklish about being… …
12ticklish — adjective a) Sensitive or susceptible to being tickled. She is ticklish only on her tummy and the bottoms of her feet. b) Touchy, sensitive, or delicate. That is a ticklish problem, so proceed carefully …
13ticklish — tick|lish [ tıklıʃ ] adjective 1. ) someone who is ticklish has a strong reaction when they are tickled 2. ) INFORMAL a ticklish problem or situation is difficult to deal with without upsetting anyone …
14ticklish — UK [ˈtɪk(ə)lɪʃ] / US adjective 1) someone who is ticklish has a strong reaction when they are tickled 2) informal a ticklish problem or situation is difficult to deal with without upsetting anyone …
15ticklish — adjective the issue has been made more ticklish since the factors of race and gender have entered the picture Syn: difficult, problematic, tricky, touchy, delicate, sensitive, tender, awkward, prickly, thorny, tough; vexed, sticky …
16ticklish — tick•lish [[t]ˈtɪk lɪʃ[/t]] adj. 1) sensitive to tickling 2) requiring delicate or tactful handling: a ticklish situation[/ex] 3) hypersensitive 4) easily upset, as a boat • Etymology: 1575–85 tick′lish•ly, adv. tick′lish•ness, n …
17ticklish — /ˈtɪklɪʃ / (say tiklish) adjective 1. sensitive to tickling. 2. requiring careful handling or action; risky; difficult: *his failure to ring was an indication of the ticklish situation in which he was involved. –dymphna cusack, 1964. 3. unstable… …
18Ticklish Reuben — is a folk song written by Cal Stewart in 1900. Released on the Victor Label, the song is a prime example of the laughing song genre. Initially the tune starts off normally, then descends into an abyss of maniacal, sinister laughing.Lyrics as… …
19Ticklish Rock — is an unusual sandstone rock formation. located in Shrewsbury Township, Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. The formation, which stands at the edge of a steep cliff and resembles an upright hammer, consists of a large horizontal block, 3 feet high, 8… …
20ticklish — Synonyms and related words: Herculean, abstruse, allergic, anaphylactic, arduous, awkward, brutal, capricious, changeable, complex, critical, dangerous, delicate, demanding, desultory, difficile, difficult, empathetic, empathic, exacting, fickle …
