Definition of vellicates

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • vellicates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • vellicates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • vellicates is not a valid Words with friends word!

Definition of vellicates


  • irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear (verb)

    Examples

    1. smooth surfaces can vellicate the teeth

    Synonyms

    1. pinch
  • touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. tickle
    2. titillate

See definition of vellicates in Merriam Webster