ticklish

(tiklis̸h, -əl is̸h)

adjective

  1. sensitive to tickling
  2. very sensitive or easily upset; touchy
  3. needing careful handling; precarious; delicate

Related Forms:

See ticklish in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Sensitive to tickling.
  2. Easily offended or upset; touchy.
  3. Requiring skillful or tactful handling; delicate: a ticklish matter.

Related Forms:

  • tickˈlish·ly adverb
  • tickˈlish·ness noun

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