slap and tickle
Mild or playful kissing, cuddling, and other amorous play.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They were just having a bit of slap and tickle in the park.”
“The couple spent the evening on the sofa, enjoying some slap and tickle while watching a movie.”
“After the formal dinner concluded, the guests retreated to the garden for some lighthearted slap and tickle away from prying eyes.”
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slap leather
To make a quick motion to draw one's handgun from its holster, especially in a duel in the Old West.
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slap someone around
To be brutal towards someone, especially physically.
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tickle pink
To thoroughly delight or amuse; to elate.
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tickle someone's funny bone
To amuse someone.
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tickle someone's pickle
To amuse or astonish someone.
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tickle the dragon's tail
To do something that has a risk of going catastrophically wrong.
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tickle the ear
To flatter someone.
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tickle the wire
To create a situation that will encourage the target of a criminal probe to speak and divulge information on a wiretapped telephone.
Last updated August 10, 2026