Tickler

//ˈtɪkələ(ɹ)// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who tickles.
  2. 2
    a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done wordnet
  3. 3
    A person who or thing which amuses or excites. informal
  4. 4
    A reminder.

    "Put it in the tickler file for next week."

  5. 5
    A latex condom that has additional protrusions, for enhancing the sexual pleasure of the user.
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  1. 6
    Something puzzling or difficult; a conundrum. dated, informal
  2. 7
    A tickler file, file cabinet, or similar containing memoranda of deadlines arranged in date order. US

    "The moment she bought any item of stocks, any commercial paper or other securities in the course of her Wall-street operations, she at once wrote it down in the tickler."

  3. 8
    A prong used by coopers to extract bungs from casks. UK, dated
  4. 9
    A dram of spirits. dated
  5. 10
    Something puzzling; a poser. slang
  6. 11
    A small notebook that fits the pocket or pocket notebook. Philippines

Synonyms

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cueflapperfrench ticklerfrench ticklerhintmemorandum

Example

More examples

"I'm having a great time, but could you use a feather tickler?"

Etymology

From tickle + -er.

Related phrases

French ticklerbrain-ticklerfreedom ticklergum-ticklerivory ticklerknee ticklerpussy ticklerrib-ticklertickler coiltickler file

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