1 definition by Ceonactor
To lightly wiggle and move a key around inside a lock and/or use alternative instruments to open it. Generally it is applied to thieves from Ireland and England who "tickled the lock" hence its name.
Sam: "Damit this key won't open the lock" Joe: "Give it to me"
Sam: "what are you doing.."
Joe: "This is called tickling the lock"
Sam: "what are you doing.."
Joe: "This is called tickling the lock"
by Ceonactor December 15, 2008