tickle

nouns

a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking
tickle
is a type of (narrower)
a sensation localized on the skin
cutaneous sensation, haptic sensation, skin sensation
the act of tickling
tickle, tickling, titillation

verbs

touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
tickle, titillate, vellicate
is derived from
tickling
feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
"he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine"
thrill, tickle, vibrate
touch or stroke lightly
"The grass tickled her calves"
tickle
is derived from
tickling
is a type of (narrower)
touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
"He caressed her face"; "They fondled in the back seat of the taxi"
caress, fondle