NYT Dictionary

TITILLATION

/tˌɪtɪlˈeɪʃʌn/
Nountit-il-LA-tiontit-il-la-tion · 4 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A pleasurable or sexually exciting sensation.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin tītillātiō, tītillātiōnem.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

tickleticklingamusementbangbootcomfortcontentenjoymententertainmenteuphoria

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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