The idiom "tickle one's fancy" originates from the idea of giving pleasure or amusement. The term "tickle" in this context means to delight or amuse, while "fancy" refers to a person's liking or taste. The phrase suggests the notion of lightly and playfully stimulating someone's interest or enjoyment, much like how physical tickling causes laughter or a pleasant reaction. It is used to describe something that appeals to someone's tastes or interests, often in a whimsical way.

Definition und Bedeutung von „ tickle one's fancy“ im Englischen

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