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slap and tickle

idiom
Meaning

Mild or playful kissing, cuddling, and other amorous play.


Examples
SIMPLE

They were just having a bit of slap and tickle in the park.

CONTEXTUAL

The couple spent the evening on the sofa, enjoying some slap and tickle while watching a movie.

COMPLEX

After the formal dinner concluded, the guests retreated to the garden for some lighthearted slap and tickle away from prying eyes.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    slap leather

    To make a quick motion to draw one's handgun from its holster, especially in a duel in the Old West.

  2. 02

    slap someone around

    To be brutal towards someone, especially physically.

  3. 03

    tickle pink

    To thoroughly delight or amuse; to elate.

  4. 04

    tickle someone's funny bone

    To amuse someone.

  5. 05

    tickle someone's pickle

    To amuse or astonish someone.

  6. 06

    tickle the dragon's tail

    To do something that has a risk of going catastrophically wrong.

  7. 07

    tickle the ear

    To flatter someone.

  8. 08

    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.

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