tickler
- noun
- /ˈtɪk.lɚ/
- Jargon
- I set a reminder in my tickler to pay the bills next week.
- tickler chain
Examples
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She uses a digital tickler to keep track of her daily tasks.
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The basic components of the skimmer gear include net frames, nets, heavy weights, skids or "shoes," winches, and tickler chains.
Academic text (1995) -
So what are dig in a little bit on this tickler file that you review every six months?
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The PA group could practice with ticklers.
Academic text (2012) -
If the tickler can be introduced with a brief story, the message of the alliteration becomes more meaningful and easier to remember.
Academic text (2012) -
In his right hand, he grasps what Sloan referred to in his diary as a "tickler," a stick with feathers attached to one end.
Academic text (2011) -
To never forget an important meeting, John relies on a tickler for alerts.
Synonyms
Something that helps you remember things you must do or facts
A set of folders or notes that remind you when to do tasks
Compounds
- Archaic
A small wire coil in old radios that gives feedback to strengthen weak signals
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Etymology
The word tickler comes from the verb tickle, which means 'to touch lightly', and people also say something 'tickles' your memory when it gives a gentle reminder. So a tickler is a note or file that 'tickles' your memory later and helps you remember tasks.