knismolagnia

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κνησμός (knēsmós, itching) +‎ -lagnia.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌnɪz.məˈlæɡ.niə/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

knismolagnia (uncountable)

  1. (rare) sexual arousal caused by being tickled.
    • 2011, Eva Christina, The Book of Kink: Sex Beyond the Missionary:
      Usually in the form of feathers, ticklers are a great way to segue your lover into a little rougher play, especially if they have a knismolagnia (or tickling) fetish.

Usage notes

  • Mainly encountered in word lists rather than actual use.