TICKLER

tickler, tickler file

(noun) a file of memoranda or notices that remind of things to be done

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tickler (plural ticklers)

One who tickles.

(informal) A person who or thing which amuses or excites.

A reminder.

A latex condom that has additional protrusions, for enhancing the sexual pleasure of the user.

(informal, dated) Something puzzling or difficult; a conundrum.

(US, business) A tickler file, file cabinet, or similar containing memoranda of deadlines arranged in date order.

(UK, dated) A prong used by coopers to extract bungs from casks.

(dated) A dram of spirits.

Synonyms

• (condom): French tickler

Anagrams

• trickle

Source: Wiktionary


Tic"kler, n.

1. One who, or that which, tickles.

2. Something puzzling or difficult.

3. A book containing a memorandum of notes and debts arranged in the order of their maturity. [Com. Cant, U.S.] Bartlett.

4. A prong used by coopers to extract bungs from casks. [Eng.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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