Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-be-tickled-pink
idiom
/tə bi ˈtɪkəld pɪŋk/
Definition
To be very pleased or happy about something.
Examples
- She was tickled pink when she received the award for her hard work.
- He was absolutely tickled pink to hear about his promotion.
- They were tickled pink to be invited to the party.
Meaning
This phrase indicates a high level of delight or joy. When someone is ‘tickled pink’, they are often pleasantly surprised or thoroughly satisfied.
Synonyms
- delighted
- pleased
- overjoyed
- thrilled
- elated
