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titillate

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪtɪleɪt/
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Definition of titillate

verb

[with object]
  • arouse (someone) to interest or mild excitement, especially through sexually suggestive images or words:the press are paid to titillate the public
  • archaic lightly touch; tickle.

Derivatives

titillation

noun

Origin:

early 17th century (earlier (Middle English) as titillation): from Latin titillat- 'tickled', from the verb titillare

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a titillating lap dancer in lace.

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