tickler

English

noun
Definitions
  • One who tickles.
  • (informal) A person who or thing which amuses or excites.
  • A reminder.
  • A latex condom that has additional protrusions, for enhancing the sexual pleasure of the user.
  • (informal) Something puzzling or difficult; a conundrum.
  • (US) A tickler file, file cabinet, or similar containing memoranda of deadlines arranged in date order.
  • (UK) A prong used by coopers to extract bungs from casks.
  • (dated) A dram of spirits.

Etymology

Suffix from English tickle.

Origin

English

tickle

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