"Ticklers" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Ticklers can have a few different meanings depending on the context:
1. Light, playful touches or caresses, often used to tease or flirt with someone.
Example: The comedian used ticklers on the audience to end his act on a light note.
2. Small pieces of cardboard or other material used to hold a newspaper in place, usually on a tight roll to prevent pages from falling out.
Example: The ticklers on the newspaper helped keep it organized and easy to read.
3. A tool or device used to detect or measure radio waves or other forms of electromagnetic radiation.
Example: The team used ticklers to test the frequency of the new radio signal.
4. Velcro strips or other small mechanism used to activate an alarm when a specific path is covered or disturbed.
Example: The security system used ticklers to detect intruders and sound an alarm.
The most common use of the word is in the context of a "scatological tickler" which is a euphemistic term for a medical instrument used to evacuate the bowel or rectal area during an examination.
A paper or electronic document that allows you to enter a particular place or event; a ticket to a concert, a movie, or public transport.
adjective: <br><br>1. Provided with, or bearing, a ticket, especially one given to a passenger for a particular flight, train, or other mode of transport.<br><br>Example sentences:<br>- The ticketed passengers were led to the gate.<br>- The ticket price was $50.
The process of issuing or selling tickets for an event, transportation, or service.<br><br>In the context of transportation, ticketing typically refers to the process of purchasing a ticket to board a flight, bus, train, or other modes of transportation.<br><br>In the context of events, ticketing refers to the process of purchasing a ticket to attend a concert, play, sporting event, or other type of event.<br><br>In the context of customer service, ticketing software is often used to manage customer complaints or technical issues, allowing customers to submit and track tickets (requests) for resolution.<br><br>In general, ticketing involves the creation, sale, and management of tickets, often using specialized software or systems to track and manage ticket sales, inventory, and customer interactions.
Admission or entry tickets, used for allowing access to an event or place, such as a theater, concert, or sporting event.<br><br>Examples:<br><br> Concert tickets went on sale yesterday.<br> The ticket booth was at the entrance of the theme park.<br> She lost her ticket and couldn't get into the stadium.<br><br>Additionally, a "tic" can also be a verb meaning to mark or sign in a certain place with x's or other marks, as in:<br><br> She tics off items on her bucket list slowly.<br> He tic-marked the answers on the test.<br><br>However, a more idiomatic expression is to "tic-tac" meaning to slip or maneuver something into place quietly, usually to avoid detection:<br><br> She tacked and tacked but eventually managed to sneak the book onto the shelf.
"Tick" or "ticking" is a verb that can have several meanings depending on the context.<br><br>1. To produce a steady, low-pitched sound, often like a clock or a pulse.<br>Example: The clock was ticking away in the quiet room.<br><br>2. To mark or punctuate with a tick symbol or mark.<br>Example: The teacher used a red pen to tick the correct answers on the test.<br><br>3. To mark or consider something as complete or established.<br>Example: The deal was ticked off as complete on the calendar.<br><br>4. In physics, to produce a thin, flexible strip or thread, often used as a time-keeping device.<br>Example: The clock's mechanism ticked away, releasing a steady stream of tiny threads.<br><br>5. In finance, to go up or increase.<br>Example: The stock showed big gains after it ticked up to $500 a share.<br><br>Pronunciation: /tɪkɪŋ/<br><br>Synonyms: tick, tick-tack, tapped, pulsing, marking, checking<br><br>Antonyms: stopped, paused, ceased<br><br>Idioms related to "ticking":<br><br>- ticked off: angry or annoyed.<br>- ticked up: an increase, especially in price or value.<br>- tick tock: a clock or the sound of a clock.
To gently touch or poke someone in a playful way, often to make them laugh or feel ticklish.<br><br>Example: "She couldn't help giggling every time her brother tried to tickle her."
A tickler is something or a device that gently teases or reminds someone of something, often in a pleasant way. It can also refer to a reminder or a prompt that is used to jog someone's memory or to motivate them to take action.<br><br>In a more general sense, a tickler can be a mild shock or a sudden, unexpected event that stirs someone's attention or energy.<br><br>The term is also associated with a "tickler file" or "tickler system", a personal information management technique used to keep track of upcoming events, tasks, or decisions that need to be addressed in the future.<br><br>The origin of the word "tickler" dates back to the 16th century, from the Old English words "þicel" (small hook or device that picks or scratches) and "lician" (to scratch or bring out), which eventually evolved to mean a device that teases or stimulates someone.
To tickle: To cause someone to laugh or feel amused by lightly touching their skin with your fingers in a playful way, often in a sensitive area such as the ribs.<br><br>Example: The child giggled as the older sibling tickled her sides.<br><br>Ticklish: Feeling or becoming cheerful and amused, often unexpectedly.<br><br>Example: The news tickled her sense of humor.<br><br>Tickle someone's funny bone: To make someone feel or become eager to do something.<br><br>Example: Her name tickled the whereabouts of their secret love.
Tickling is a sensation that occurs when certain areas of the body are lightly touched with the fingertips, often in a repetitive, gentle, or sudden manner, stimulating the nerve endings in the skin. This can cause feelings of pleasure and laughter or, on the other hand, discomfort or annoyance.
Slightly delicate or easily affected in a way that is fragile, humorous, and often playful.<br><br>Example sentences:<br>"The comedian's jokes were ticklish and left the audience in stitches."<br>"She is a ticklish person and can't bear to be tickled."<br><br>A ticklish person is someone who is easily made to laugh or feel a strong amusement at something. In some cases, it is used as an adjective to describe something that is unacceptable or slightly immoral, but without being but-be that severe.<br><br>In the case of physical ticklishness, the area of skin in the armpits, tummy, or the soles of the feet can be particularly ticklish.
The quality of being easily tickled, a sensitivity to being tickled.<br><br>Example: "Her ticklishness made her daughter giggle uncontrollably whenever her armpits were tickled."
Slightly sore or irritating to the touch, but in a pleasant or gentle way, like a feather or a soft brush. It often refers to a sensation that makes one want to scratch or rub the affected area.
Ticks can refer to several different things:<br><br>1. Small, parasitic insects that live on the bodies of larger animals and feed on their blood, often causing discomfort and diseases (e.g., Lyme disease).<br>2. Marks or impressions made by something, such as a meter on a piece of paper.<br>3. A syllable used to measure the time of a musical piece.<br>4. A checkbox or symbol used for votes or selections, often appearing electronically on a screen.<br>5. A flutter or movement of the eyes, often in a way that looks like dancing or fluttering, for instance, a player's eyes might blink rapidly during an exciting loss of control of a true shot in a game.
Onomatopoeic word for the sound of striking a clock or a metronome, emphasizing the rhythm and beat.
Ticlopidine is a medication used to reduce the risk of stroke in people who have had a previous "mini-stroke" or transient ischemic attack. It is an antiplatelet drug, which means it works by preventing blood clots from forming in the blood vessels that supply the brain. It is typically used for secondary prevention of ischemic stroke, meaning it is used to prevent a stroke from occurring again after a previous one.<br><br>Ticlopidine was approved by the US FDA in 1982 and was initially marketed under the brand name Ticol. However, it was shown to have serious side effects, such as severe blood disorders, such as aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis, which can be life-threatening. As a result, its use has largely been replaced by other antiplatelet medications with fewer side effects, such as clopidogrel.<br><br>Ticlopidine is still used in some countries for the treatment of peripheral artery disease, and in certain cases, for the prevention of stroke in patients at high risk. However, due to its potential for serious side effects, its use is closely monitored by healthcare providers and requires regular blood tests to check for any signs of blood disorders.