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    Cosquilleo (en. Tickling)

    /koskiˈʎeo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A sensation of slight itchiness or laughter in response to a light touch.
    The tickle in my feet made me laugh.
    El cosquilleo en los pies me hizo reír.
    A physical reaction that occurs from tactile stimuli.
    I feel a tickle when I pet the cat.
    Siento un cosquilleo al acariciar al gato.
    A sensation caused by nervousness or anticipation.
    It gave me a tickle when I found out I was going to go on stage.
    Me dio un cosquilleo al saber que iba a subirme al escenario.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'cosquillear', which comes from the sound made when touching lightly.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a tickle
    To feel a slight itch or nervousness.
    tener cosquilleo
    to tickle
    To provoke laughter or reaction in someone by lightly touching them.
    hacer cosquillas
    to feel a tickle
    To experience a particular sensation in the body.
    sentir un cosquilleo

    Related Words

    to tickle
    To provoke the sensation of tickling in someone.
    cosquillear
    itch
    A sensation of itch or the need to scratch.
    picazón
    nervousness
    A state of restlessness or anxiety.
    nerviosismo

    Slang Meanings

    A sensation of intense excitement or nervousness.
    When I heard that I had been accepted, I felt an incredible tickle.
    Cuando escuché que me habían aceptado, me dio un cosquilleo increíble.
    A reaction of joy or laughter caused by something funny.
    Watching that comedy left me with a tickle of laughter.
    Ver esa comedia me dejó con un cosquilleo de risa.