Meaning: Extremely pleased or delighted
Hindi: अत्यंत प्रसन्न होना
Synonyms: delighted, overjoyed, thrilled, elated
Antonyms: upset, displeased, disappointed
Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · SSC GD 2021 T-1
tickled pink in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Which of the following idioms given in the alternatives has the meaning?
To be very pleased, delighted, or amused.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Tickled pink
The correct answer is Option 2: Tickled pink.
"Tickled pink" is an idiom meaning to be very pleased, delighted, or amused — which exactly matches the given meaning.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Be in the pink (Option 1): Means to be in excellent health or good condition, not related to delight.
- See pink elephants (Option 3): Means to hallucinate, typically due to excessive drinking.
- See pink spiders (Option 4): Similar to seeing pink elephants — refers to hallucinations, not delight.
Examples
- “She was tickled pink when she won the award.”
tickled pink – questions
What is the meaning of tickled pink in Hindi?
tickled pink means “अत्यंत प्रसन्न होना” in Hindi. In English: Extremely pleased or delighted
What are the synonyms of tickled pink?
Synonyms of tickled pink: delighted, overjoyed, thrilled, elated.
What is the opposite of tickled pink?
Antonyms of tickled pink: upset, displeased, disappointed.
Has tickled pink been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – tickled pink has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC GD 2021 T-1.