ticklings
Feathery skin stimulations
Ticklings is the plural of tickling, which refers to instances of lightly touching someone in a way that produces an involuntary twitching sensation and often laughter.
The word can also describe any light, tingling sensation: I felt the ticklings of grass against my ankles.
Figuratively, ticklings may refer to stirrings of feeling or thought: the first ticklings of doubt.
Extremely light, weightless-feeling
- fingertipsTerminal phalanx pads
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- caressGentle loving touch
- strokingRubbing softly, repeatedly
whiskers · feather · soft · delicate · touch · tactile · velvet · silk
Soft, silly vocalization
- squirmTwist from discomfort
- wriggleTwisting, snakelike movement
- frolicLighthearted playful movement
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
teasing · poking · prodding · chase · squeal · laughter · fun · merriment
Soft, silly vocalization
- chuckleLow, suppressed laugh
- snickerStifled, scornful laugh
- titterRestrained nervous giggle
- cackleHarsh, shrill laugh
squeal · chortle · guffaw · howl · snort · mirth · amusement · hilarity
Causing mild irritation
- bothersomeCausing mild annoyance
- irksomeCausing mild frustration
- naggingPersistent bothering or complaining
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
discomforting · aggravating · maddening · distracting · itchy · scratchy · prickly · crawling
featherlight
Extremely light, weightless-feeling
- fingertipsTerminal phalanx pads
- brushBristled cleaning tool
- caressGentle loving touch
stroking · whiskers · feather · soft · delicate · touch · tactile · velvet · silk · breeze
giggle
Soft, silly vocalization
mischievous · teasing · poking · prodding · chase · squeal · laughter · fun · merriment · antic
giggle
Soft, silly vocalization
cackle · squeal · chortle · guffaw · howl · snort · mirth · amusement · hilarity · convulsions
annoying
Causing mild irritation
- bothersomeCausing mild annoyance
- irksomeCausing mild frustration
- naggingPersistent bothering or complaining
persistent · discomforting · aggravating · maddening · distracting · itchy · scratchy · prickly · crawling · creeping
fancy
Elaborate or decorative
notion · inkling · stirring · hint · spark · arousal · interest · piquing · tantalize · tease
ticklingspressings
Items produced by compression
squeezings · poundings · hammerings · beatings · thumpings
- tickling someone's fancyAppealing to someone's taste