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tickler.

One who tickles.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɪkələ(ɹ)//ˈtɪklə(ɹ)/
  1. One who tickles.

  2. A person who or thing which amuses or excites.

    informal
  3. A reminder.

    Put it in the tickler file for next week.
  4. A latex condom that has additional protrusions, for enhancing the sexual pleasure of the user.

  5. Something puzzling or difficult; a conundrum.

    dated · informal
  6. A tickler file, file cabinet, or similar containing memoranda of deadlines arranged in date order.

    US
  7. A prong used by coopers to extract bungs from casks.

    UK · dated
  8. A dram of spirits.

    dated
  9. Something puzzling; a poser.

    slang
  10. A small notebook that fits the pocket or pocket notebook.

    Philippines
Where this word comes from

From tickle + -er.

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