Denoting a peculiar itching or tingling sensation caused by excitation of surface nerves, as of the skin by light stroking.
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tick·ling (tikґling) 1. light stimulation of a body surface, such as stroking the skin, causing a tingling sensation. 2. the sensation of being so stimulated, which may cause reflex responses such as involuntary laughter and withdrawal of the body part; called also gargalesthesia. Defs. 1 and 2 called also titillation.Medical dictionary. 2011.