Titillate
/ˈtɪt.ɪ.leɪt/noun
To stimulate or excite in a pleasurable or flirtatious way.
Did you know?The word "titillate" derives from the Latin 'titillare,' meaning 'to tickle,' invoking a sense of playful arousal that dates back to the ancient Romans.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
titillare
“To tickle or excite.”
Old French
Old French
titiller
“To stimulate or tickle.”
14th Century
Middle English
titilate
“To tease or excite playfully.”
Modern English
English
titillate
“To excite or stimulate, especially in a sensual manner.”