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tickle in Malay

geletek

/ˈtɪkl̩/

tickle in Malay: geletek. In English, tickle means the act of tickling.

Malay words for tickle

act of tickling
geletek

English meaning of tickle

  1. noun The act of tickling.
  2. noun An itchy feeling resembling the result of tickling.
  3. noun A light tap of the ball.
  4. noun A narrow strait, such as between an island and the shore.

Full definition of tickle

tickle in a sentence

  • I have a persistent tickle in my throat.
  • He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle.
  • My nose tickles, and I'm going to sneeze!

Synonyms of tickle

tickle in other languages

Questions about tickle in Malay

What is the meaning of tickle in Malay?
Tickle in Malay is geletek.
Apakah maksud tickle dalam bahasa Melayu?
Tickle: geletek.
What does tickle mean in English?
Tickle means the act of tickling.

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