Slap and tickle
noun
Silly or playful behaviour, often involving touching or flirting.
They were engaging in a bit of slap and tickle behind the bicycle shed.
Often appears as...
- bit of slap and tickle
- harmless slap and tickle
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
Applied to sexual activity, usually of a casual or playful nature.
It was clear they were after more than just a bit of slap and tickle.
Often appears as...
- bit of slap and tickle
- engage in slap and tickle
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
Silly or playful behaviour, often involving touching or flirting.
They were engaging in a bit of slap and tickle behind the bicycle shed.
Often appears as...
- bit of slap and tickle
- harmless slap and tickle
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
Applied to sexual activity, usually of a casual or playful nature.
It was clear they were after more than just a bit of slap and tickle.
Often appears as...
- bit of slap and tickle
- engage in slap and tickle
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Light-hearted Fun
Used to describe interactions that are playful and not serious.
At the party, there was a lot of slap and tickle.
Pro Tip 2/3Socially Sensitive
May be inappropriate or misunderstood in professional or formal contexts.
Their slap and tickle was frowned upon during the work conference.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Understanding of British humor and social cues can clarify its jesting nature.
As an American, I didn't catch the slap and tickle in their banter at first.
Pro Tip 1/3Light-hearted Fun
Used to describe interactions that are playful and not serious.
At the party, there was a lot of slap and tickle.
Pro Tip 2/3Socially Sensitive
May be inappropriate or misunderstood in professional or formal contexts.
Their slap and tickle was frowned upon during the work conference.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Understanding of British humor and social cues can clarify its jesting nature.
As an American, I didn't catch the slap and tickle in their banter at first.
Pro Tip 1/3Light-hearted Fun
Used to describe interactions that are playful and not serious.
At the party, there was a lot of slap and tickle.
Pro Tip 2/3Socially Sensitive
May be inappropriate or misunderstood in professional or formal contexts.
Their slap and tickle was frowned upon during the work conference.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Understanding of British humor and social cues can clarify its jesting nature.
As an American, I didn't catch the slap and tickle in their banter at first.
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