ˌtid. ə lˈāshən, -it ə l- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English titillacione, from Latin titillation-, titillatio, from titillatus (past participle of titillare to titillate) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the action of titillating or the state of being titillated ; especially : a pleasurable excitement or stimulation (as of the mind or senses)
2. : a sensation of being titillated : a transient reaction from or as if from being tickled : a slight thrill especially of pleasure