tickler
part of speech
noun (a tickler, ticklers)
meaning for a pupil
1) A tickler is a person or thing that tickles. tree →
2) (informal) A brain tickler or brain-teaser is a fun puzzle that makes you think. tree →
3) (informal) A tickler can also be something that makes you laugh or a little problem that bothers you, like a "tickle" in your throat. tree →
4) (old, US) A tickler file is a reminder system of notes about things to do on certain days. tree →
sense in the lessons
In everyday life and puzzle books, "brain ticklers" are riddles and logic problems. In family play, the "tickle monster" chases children. Phrases: "brain tickler", "rib tickler" (a very funny joke), "tickler file".
examples
- Grandpa is the best tickler in the family. tree →
- Here's a brain tickler: what has keys but can't open locks? tree →
- That joke was a real rib tickler. tree →
- The feather was a perfect tickler. tree →
- Our maths teacher gives us a tickler at the start of each lesson. tree →
- The baby giggled at the tickler. tree →
- Write it in your tickler file so you don't forget. (old) tree →
note
Countable. Informal word. "Rib-tickler" is usually written with a hyphen.
Trees and pragmatics
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