Synonyms for ticklish

Grammar : Adj

Spell : tik-lish

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɪk lɪʃ

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Définition of ticklish

Origin : "easily tickled," 1590s, from tickle + -ish. Literal sense is attested later than the figurative sense (1580s); an earlier word for this was tickly (1520s). Related: Ticklishly; ticklishness.

adj difficult, tricky

Example sentences :

You left off in the most ticklish place possible, out of spite, I do believe.
Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln

They're so ticklish ever since they got the 'abit, war-time, o' mindin' wot people said.
Extract from : « The Foundations (Fourth Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy

These are ticklish times; I was anxious to see that this youth's pass was regular.
Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever

"Ticklish job that, on a falling tide," said the mate, coolly.
Extract from : « An Outcast of the Islands » by Joseph Conrad

To hiss the curate, 'tis a ticklish sort of a job after that.
Extract from : « A Bit O' Love (Fourth Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy

Aye, but your Action of the Case in this Point is too ticklish.
Extract from : « The City Bride (1696) » by Joseph Harris

I have done so without a murmur, although it puts me into a ticklish position.
Extract from : « Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 » by Ian Hamilton

It is a ticklish operation and the paper is easily torn if too thin or too damp.
Extract from : « The Book-Hunter at Home » by P. B. M. Allan

All three of the lads realized that it was a ticklish moment.
Extract from : « The Grammar School Boys of Gridley » by H. Irving Hancock

Poor Aspinall was on the tight-rope again, at the most ticklish part.
Extract from : « Follow My leader » by Talbot Baines Reed

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