How do you use "Tickled Pink" in a sentence?

She was tickled pink when they surprised her with a party. We were tickled pink to receive the invitation. The children were tickled pink with their presents. I'd be tickled pink if you could come.

Tickled Pink

Q: What does "Tickled Pink" mean?

Extremely pleased or delighted This charming phrase combines the physical reaction of turning pink (blushing with pleasure) with the metaphor of being 'tickled' (amused or delighted). It suggests delight so intense it shows physically—a warm, visible kind of happiness.

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含义: Extremely pleased or delighted

高兴极了；非常开心

Contentísimo; encantado

大喜びする；とても嬉しい

매우 기쁜, 무척 흡족한

This charming phrase combines the physical reaction of turning pink (blushing with pleasure) with the metaphor of being 'tickled' (amused or delighted). It suggests delight so intense it shows physically—a warm, visible kind of happiness.

这个迷人的短语结合了因高兴而脸红的身体反应和'tickled（被逗乐、高兴）'的比喻。暗示一种强烈到显现在外表的愉悦——一种温暖、可见的快乐。

Esta encantadora frase combina la reacción física de ponerse rosado (sonrojarse de placer) con la metáfora de estar 'tickled' (entretenido o encantado). Sugiere un deleite tan intenso que se nota físicamente: una felicidad cálida y visible.

この魅力的な表現は、（喜びで）頬が赤くなる身体反応と、「tickled（くすぐられる＝面白がる、喜ぶ）」という比喩を組み合わせている。喜びが身体に表れるほど強い——温かく目に見える幸福感を示唆する。

이 사랑스러운 표현은 너무 기뻐서 행복으로 얼굴이 붉어지는—기쁨에 발그레해지는 상태를 묘사합니다. 얼굴이 붉어질 정도의 거의 어린아이 같은 기쁨을 암시합니다. 즐거운 깜짝 선물이나 사려 깊은 행동에 자주 사용됩니다.

字面意思: So amused you turn pink from laughing

例句

She was tickled pink when they surprised her with a party.
他们给她办惊喜派对时，她高兴坏了
Estaba contentísima cuando le dieron la sorpresa de la fiesta
サプライズパーティーを開いてもらって彼女は大喜びだった
내 생일을 기억해줘서 정말 기뻤어.
We were tickled pink to receive the invitation.
收到邀请我们非常开心
Estábamos encantados de recibir la invitación
招待状をいただいてとても嬉しかった
네가 온다는 걸 들으면 그녀는 무척 기뻐할 거야.
The children were tickled pink with their presents.
孩子们对礼物爱不释手，开心极了
Los niños estaban contentísimos con sus regalos
子供たちはプレゼントに大はしゃぎだった
호텔 방이 정말 마음에 들었어.
I'd be tickled pink if you could come.
如果你能来我会非常高兴
Me haría muchísima ilusión que pudieras venir
来ていただけたらとても嬉しいです
조부모님은 아기의 첫마디에 무척 기뻐하셨다.

发音

/ˈtɪkld pɪŋk/

用法指南

语境: delight, surprises, gratitude

语气: warm, folksy, charming

✓ 正确说法

I'm tickled pink!
我高兴坏了！
¡Estoy encantado!
すごく嬉しい！
정말 기뻐!
She was tickled pink.
她高兴极了
Estaba encantada
彼女は大喜びだった
그녀는 아주 기뻐했어.
We'd be tickled pink.
我们会非常高兴的
Estaríamos encantados
とても喜ぶでしょう
그들은 분명 아주 기뻐할 거야.

✗ 错误说法

Has a somewhat folksy, old-fashioned charm
带有质朴、老派的韵味
Tiene un encanto algo rústico y anticuado
やや素朴で古風な魅力がある
좀 구식으로 들릴 수 있습니다
May sound quaint in very formal contexts
在非常正式的场合可能显得古怪
Puede sonar pintoresco en contextos muy formales
非常にフォーマルな場面では風変わりに聞こえることも
진심 어린 기쁨에 사용하는 것이 좋고, 비꼬는 데는 적합하지 않습니다

常见错误

It's 'tickled PINK' not 'tickled RED' or other colors
Slightly more common in American than British English

起源与历史

The phrase emerged in American English in the early 20th century, combining 'tickled' (pleased, amused) with 'pink' (the color of flushed skin). Being tickled until you turn pink from laughing creates vivid imagery of uncontrollable delight.

词源: American English, combining tickled (amused) with pink (flushed color)

最早记录: Early 1900s, American English

文化背景

Era: Early 20th century onwards

Generation: All ages, slightly old-fashioned charm

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common American expression; Pink Panther franchise plays on this

Regional notes: More common in American English, understood but slightly quaint in British English.

变体

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