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titillate

Syllabification: (tit·il·late)
Pronunciation: /ˈtitlˌāt/
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Definition of titillate

verb

[with object]
  • stimulate or excite (someone), especially in a sexual way:these journalists are paid to titillate the public
  • archaic lightly touch; tickle.

Derivatives

titillation

Pronunciation: /ˌtitlˈāSHən/
noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin titillat- 'tickled', from the verb titillare

Spell titillate with a double l.a titillating lap dancer in lace.

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