TITILLATE


Meaning of TITILLATE in English

[ 'tɪtɪleɪt ]

■ verb

1》 excite or interest, especially through sexually suggestive images or words.

2》 archaic lightly touch; tickle.

Derivatives

titillating adjective

titillatingly adverb

titillation noun

Origin

C17 (earlier (ME) as titillation ): from L. titillat- , titillare 'tickle'.

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