1. plural of tickler; things that tickle or cause laughter
2. reminder notes or memory aids
Usage: business; informal
3. difficult or puzzling problems
Usage: informal

Examples

• The comedian’s jokes were real ticklers that had the audience roaring.
• She kept ticklers on her desk to remember important deadlines.
• The math problems were tough ticklers that challenged even the best students.
• His funny stories were always great ticklers at parties.
• The secretary used ticklers to track follow-up calls.
• These riddles are real ticklers – I can’t solve any of them.