Associations to the word «Ticklish»

Wiktionary

TICKLISH, adjective. Sensitive or susceptible to being tickled.
TICKLISH, adjective. Touchy, sensitive, or delicate.

Dictionary definition

TICKLISH, adjective. Difficult to handle; requiring great tact; "delicate negotiations with the big powers";"hesitates to be explicit on so ticklish a matter"; "a touchy subject".

Wise words

The words of truth are simple.
Aeschylus