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ivory tickler

idiom
Meaning

A pianist


Origin

disputed origin

From the verb tickle the ivories

Examples
SIMPLE

The ivory tickler played a beautiful song at the party.

CONTEXTUAL

The jazz club hired a talented ivory tickler to perform every Friday night for the guests.

COMPLEX

As the lights dimmed, the seasoned ivory tickler sat at the grand piano and began a haunting melody that silenced the entire concert hall.

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