tickler

Everyday

1. A tickler is a person or thing that tickles. tree →
2. (informal) A brain tickler or brain-teaser is a fun puzzle that makes you think. tree →
3. (informal) A tickler can also be something that makes you laugh or a little problem that bothers you, like a "tickle" in your throat. tree →
4. (old, US) A tickler file is a reminder system of notes about things to do on certain days. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and puzzle books, "brain ticklers" are riddles and logic problems. In family play, the "tickle monster" chases children. Phrases: "brain tickler", "rib tickler" (a very funny joke), "tickler file".

Examples

• Grandpa is the best tickler in the family. tree →
• Here's a brain tickler: what has keys but can't open locks? tree →
• That joke was a real rib tickler. tree →
• The feather was a perfect tickler. tree →
• Our maths teacher gives us a tickler at the start of each lesson. tree →
• The baby giggled at the tickler. tree →
• Write it in your tickler file so you don't forget. (old) tree →

Note

Countable. Informal word. "Rib-tickler" is usually written with a hyphen.