kittle

[ kit-l ]

verb (used with object)

, kit·tled, kit·tling.

1. to tickle with the fingers; agitate or stir, as with a spoon.
2. to excite or rouse (a person), especially by flattery or strong words.

adjective

, kit·tler, kit·tlest.

1. ticklish; fidgety.
2. requiring skill or caution; precarious.

kittle

/ ˈkɪtəl /

adjective

1. capricious and unpredictable

verb

1. to be troublesome or puzzling to (someone)
2. to tickle

Word History and Origins

Origin of kittle¹

First recorded in 1475–85; earlier kytylle, ketil (compare Middle English verbal noun kitilling, kitlinge “tickling” late Old English citelung, kitelung ); cognate with Middle High German kützeln; akin to Old Norse kitla, German kitzeln “to tickle”

Word History and Origins

Origin of kittle¹

C16: probably from Old Norse kitla to tickle

Example Sentences

Following the 49ers’ 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys, Bosa crashed NBC sideline reporter Melissa Stark’s postgame interview with San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle and running back Isaac Guerendo.

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Is it any wonder that, when the Rams quickly fell behind 14-0 Sunday to a Niners team that was missing key skill players Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle, many folks had them written off?

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The 49ers were without running back Christian McCaffrey, receiver Deebo Samuel and tight end George Kittle.

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The Rams defense won’t have to contend with injured 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, receiver/running back Deebo Samuel and possibly tight end George Kittle, but quarterback Brock Purdy still has receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings and running back Jordan Mason.

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The 49ers still have quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle, receiver Brandon Aiyuk and fullback Kyle Juszczyk.

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