Definition of VELLICATE

vellicate

Meanings

Verb

  • touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
  • irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear
    • "smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth"

Synonyms

pinch, tickle, titillate

Scrabble Score: 14

vellicate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
vellicate is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
vellicate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

vellicate is not valid in Words With Friends