godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Physical tickling, causing a tingling sensation.
弟の脇をくすぐったら、大笑いした。
When I tickled my little brother's armpit, he burst out laughing.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Figurative use: to stimulate a feeling or desire, often in a playful or light way. Common with nouns like 好奇心, 自尊心, 興味.
その謎めいた言葉が彼の好奇心をくすぐった。
The mysterious words tickled his curiosity.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
To delight or amuse someone, often by telling jokes or doing funny things. Overlaps with making someone laugh.
彼はいつも面白い話でみんなをくすぐる。
He always amuses everyone with funny stories.